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DR. MELISSA KAY ALBERS M.D.
NPI 1679701957
Hospitalist in Fort Smith, AR

Active since June 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7301 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 314-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Kay Albers M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA KAY ALBERS M.D. (NPI 1679701957) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-7447) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679701957
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA KAY ALBERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address7301 ROGERS AVEFort Smith, AR 72903-4100
Mailing Address2901 S 74th StFort Smith, AR 72903-5156 · (479) 314-1101 · Fax (479) 314-4704
Phone(479) 314-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2016
✔ NPI 1679701957 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-7447
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License E-7447 (AR)
7301 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN5AQ88AR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Kay Albers M.d. 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 ID3072769330
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120802000351
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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
42 services41 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
26 services26 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$907.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

RUBINE FLEMING MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
DR. DAVID A HEBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
THOMAS STEPHEN LEITZSCH DO
Emergency Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6241
ZACHARY MILLER POWERS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
GEOFFREY LOUX
Pharmacist
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6140
MONISH SHARMA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6107
ADVANCE CARE HOSPITAL
Long Term Care Hospital
7301 ROGERS AVE, 4TH FLOOR
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-4900
DR. KEVIN ALLEN DAVIS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (501) 593-3845

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 Albers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Albers is 1679701957. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2009.

Where is Melissa Albers located?

Melissa Albers practices at 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 314-6000.

What is Melissa Albers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Melissa Albers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Albers 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Albers was last updated on December 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.