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MELISSA PATTERSON
NPI 1679596209
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Altoona, PA

Active since July 25, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
73.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
620 HOWARD AVE, 7TH FLOOR, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 943-5901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2021, Oct 22, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Melissa Patterson NPPES

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

MELISSA PATTERSON (NPI 1679596209) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN324894L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is affiliated with Hca Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679596209
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA PATTERSON
Location Address620 HOWARD AVE, 7TH FLOORAltoona, PA 16601-4804
Mailing Address1701 12th Ave, Suite G2Altoona, PA 16601-3100
Phone(814) 943-5901
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1679596209 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · RN324894L
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
620 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Patterson 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 ID3476527276
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250218002204

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Patterson reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fink Anesthesia Inc
2.7 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3109 FAIRWAY DR
Altoona, PA 16602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528018546 (814) 696-8886
Remcare Anesthesia Solutions LLC
6.2 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
176 VISION DR
Duncansville, PA 16635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396923835 (814) 931-9006
Grove City Anesthesia & Pain Management, PLLC
13 mi
Anesthesiology
105 NASON DR
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528371556 (814) 224-2141
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
75 mi
Internal Medicine
3436 WILLIAM PENN HWY, SUITE 166
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407985674 (412) 823-6222
Rgal Anesthesia Services LLC
113 mi
Anesthesiology
2104 HARRISBURG PIKE, SUITE 300
Lancaster, PA 17601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 267 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699055251 (717) 544-3400
Gulf-To-Bay Anesthesiology Associates LLC
867 mi
Anesthesiology
13100 FORT KING RD
Dade City, FL 33525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,287 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982932562 (813) 844-4434
Sunshine State Anesthesia Partners LLC
931 mi
Anesthesiology
2020 59TH ST W
Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 792 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437757127 (888) 276-1910

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hudson, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100256
Location14000 Fivay RdHudson, FL 34667 · Pasco County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

73.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.67
Improvement Activities20

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.

CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND
Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-2011
EDWARD J PAVLOSKY JR. CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 943-5901
DEANNA MARIE MAURER MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 942-9600
LEAH L DEGOL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 943-5901
BREANNA CALHOUN MS, RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-2011
RACHEL ELIZABETH RONCZKA PA-C
Physician Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-6157
MILDRED THERESE FAJARDO M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 942-5000
BETHANN LANSBERRY
Physical Therapy Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 935-5823

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 Melissa Patterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Patterson is 1679596209. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Melissa Patterson located?

Melissa Patterson practices at 620 Howard Ave 7th Floor, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 943-5901.

What is Melissa Patterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melissa Patterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Patterson 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Patterson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Patterson reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Fink Anesthesia Inc (Altoona, PA), Remcare Anesthesia Solutions LLC (Duncansville, PA), Grove City Anesthesia & Pain Management, PLLC (Roaring Spring, PA), University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA), Rgal Anesthesia Services LLC (Lancaster, PA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Patterson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melissa Patterson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Patterson is affiliated with Hca Florida Bayonet Point Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Patterson was last updated on May 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.