1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Minnesota
  4. Woodbury
  5. Physician Assistant
  6. NPI Profile

MELANIE SNYDER GARMS PA-C
NPI 1669433884
Physician Assistant in Woodbury, MN

Active since March 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8450 SEASONS PKWY, WOODBURY, MN 55125(952) 853-8800(651) 702-5305 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2021, Nov 19, 2020, Mar 17, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Melanie Snyder Garms Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELANIE SNYDER GARMS PA-C (NPI 1669433884) is an individual physician assistant in Woodbury, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (10577) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669433884
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE SNYDER GARMSCredential: PA-C
Location Address8450 SEASONS PKWYWoodbury, MN 55125-4402
Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110qMinneapolis, MN 55425-4516
Phone(952) 853-8800
Fax(651) 702-5305
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2022
✔ NPI 1669433884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 10577
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
8450 SEASONS PKWY, Woodbury, MN 55125
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie Snyder Garms Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587715800
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090626000419
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
83 services80 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
20 services20 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lakeview Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stillwater, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number240066
Location927 West Churchill StreetStillwater, MN 55082 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55125 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BRIDGETTE MARIE SURI MD
Pediatrics
8450 SEASONS PKWY
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (651) 702-5300
ALICIA MARIE OSTERMAN KEMP M.D.
Pediatrics
8450 SEASONS PKWY
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (651) 702-5300
DALE J MEYER MD
Internal Medicine
8450 SEASONS PKWY, MAIL STOP 32900A
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (651) 702-5300
CHELSEY PRALL DO
Pediatrics
8450 SEASONS PKWY
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (651) 702-5300
KATELYN ELIZABETH KLIMSTRA M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8450 SEASONS PKWY
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (651) 702-5300
ROBIN SHULTZ PA-C
Physician Assistant
8450 SEASONS PKWY
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (952) 853-8800
RUBY LEIGH RUSSELL
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8450 SEASONS PKWY
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (651) 702-5300
MARLEN MIDTHUNE
Family Medicine
8450 SEASONS PKWY
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Washington County (952) 967-7975

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melanie Garms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Garms is 1669433884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2006.

Where is Melanie Garms located?

Melanie Garms practices at 8450 Seasons Pkwy, Woodbury, MN 55125. The listed phone number is (952) 853-8800.

What is Melanie Garms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melanie Garms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Garms is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melanie Garms accept?

Health plans from Medica list Melanie Garms as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Melanie Garms affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Garms is affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Garms was last updated on March 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.