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MRS. MELISSA MARIE LACHOWITZER FNP
NPI 1679977698
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Elk River, MN

Active since October 20, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
800 FREEPORT AVE NW STE 100A, ELK RIVER, MN 55330(763) 581-5200(763) 581-5201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mrs. Melissa Marie Lachowitzer Fnp NPPES

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

MRS. MELISSA MARIE LACHOWITZER FNP (NPI 1679977698) is an individual family provider in Elk River, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (3365) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679977698
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELISSA MARIE LACHOWITZERCredential: FNP
Location Address800 FREEPORT AVE NW STE 100AElk River, MN 55330-2730
Mailing Address800 Freeport Ave Nw Ste 100aElk River, MN 55330-2730 · (763) 581-5200 · Fax (763) 581-5201
Phone(763) 581-5200
Fax(763) 581-5201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1679977698 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 3365
800 FREEPORT AVE NW STE 100A, Elk River, MN 55330
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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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Melissa Marie Lachowitzer Fnp 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 ID4880910116
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150304001999
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 6

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.

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.
51 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
40 services31 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 85027
A complete blood cell count (CBC) is an automated test that measures different components of the blood, including red cells, white cells, and platelets. It helps assess overall health, detect disorders like anemia or infection, and monitor medical treatments.
34 services31 patients
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.
30 services26 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
28 services28 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55330 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
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$87.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Lachowitzer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Lachowitzer is 1679977698. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2014.

Where is Melissa Lachowitzer located?

Melissa Lachowitzer practices at 800 Freeport Ave NW Ste 100A, Elk River, MN 55330. The listed phone number is (763) 581-5200.

What is Melissa Lachowitzer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melissa Lachowitzer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Lachowitzer 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 Melissa Lachowitzer accept?

Health plans from Medica list Melissa Lachowitzer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Lachowitzer was last updated on February 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.