MELEE E THAO PA
NPI 1679513709
Physician Assistant in Saint Paul, MN

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
640 JACKSON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101(651) 254-3456 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2024, Oct 2, 2023, Dec 30, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melee E Thao Pa NPPES

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

MELEE E THAO PA (NPI 1679513709) is an individual physician assistant in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (14560) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679513709
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELEE E THAOCredential: PA
Location Address640 JACKSON STSaint Paul, MN 55101-2502
Mailing Address111 E Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53202-4815 · (414) 290-6700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2024
NPI 1679513709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in MN · 14560 Licensed in WI · 1931
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.
640 JACKSON ST, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1927 Churchill St WStillwater, MN 55082-6605 · Phone (651) 430-4529
Location 2425 Wind Ridge DrWausau, WI 54401-4149 · Phone (715) 675-3391 · Fax (715) 675-4253
Location 314655 Galaxie AveApple Valley, MN 55124-8602 · Phone (651) 241-3779

Accepted 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

Melee E Thao Pa 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 ID2466474572
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231016001723
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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
33 services31 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
29 services29 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Regions Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240106
Location640 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Crosby, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241353
Location320 East Main StreetCrosby, MN 56441 · Crow Wing County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Welia Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Mora, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241367
Location301 South Highway 65Mora, MN 55051 · Kanabec County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55101 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%695 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Orthopaedic Surgery
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST, MAIL STOP 11503P
ST PAUL, MN 55101
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
640 JACKSON ST, MC 11103E
ST PAUL, MN 55101

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 Melee Thao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melee Thao is 1679513709. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is Melee Thao located?

Melee Thao practices at 640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The listed phone number is (651) 254-3456.

What is Melee Thao's specialty?

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

Is Melee Thao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melee Thao 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 Melee Thao accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Medica list Melee Thao 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 Melee Thao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melee Thao is affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Hospital, Regions Hospital, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and Welia Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melee Thao was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.