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MELISSA ANN EPPINGER MD
NPI 1689256505
Family Medicine in Verona, NJ

Active since April 21, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
271 GROVE AVE STE A, VERONA, NJ 07044(973) 239-2600(833) 495-1921 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2024, Apr 21, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melissa Ann Eppinger Md NPPES

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

MELISSA ANN EPPINGER MD (NPI 1689256505) is an individual family medicine provider in Verona, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA12397200) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689256505
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA ANN EPPINGERCredential: MD
Location Address271 GROVE AVE STE AVerona, NJ 07044-1731
Mailing Address271 Grove Ave Ste EVerona, NJ 07044-1730 · (973) 559-3700 · Fax (833) 484-1686
Phone(973) 239-2600
Fax(833) 495-1921
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1689256505 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA12397200
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
271 GROVE AVE STE A, Verona, NJ 07044
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Ann Eppinger Md 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 ID3274922307
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241009004506
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Eppinger reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vanguard Medical Group, PA
Same address
Family Medicine
271 GROVE AVE, SUITE A
Verona, NJ 07044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073674412 (973) 239-2600

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07044 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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. KENNEDY PALWASHA FAZLI DAFTANI M.D, MHSA
Family Medicine
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 239-2600
HANY S ZEKRY DO
Family Medicine
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 239-2600
SIMONE ALICIA DOUGE MD
Family Medicine
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 239-2600
VANGUARD PARTNER NETWORK LLC
Family Medicine
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 559-3700
CHRISTIE MARIE JOSHI PA-C
Physician Assistant
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 239-2600
LAURA MARIE CANNITO APN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 239-2600
ANDREW SEISE P.A.
Physician Assistant
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 239-2600
DR. CARMINE A MAZZELLA D.O.
Internal Medicine
271 GROVE AVE STE A
VERONA, NJ 07044
Essex County (973) 239-2600

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 Eppinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Eppinger is 1689256505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2021.

Where is Melissa Eppinger located?

Melissa Eppinger practices at 271 Grove Ave Ste A, Verona, NJ 07044. The listed phone number is (973) 239-2600.

What is Melissa Eppinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Melissa Eppinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Eppinger 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 organization bills Medicare for Melissa Eppinger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Eppinger reassigns Medicare benefits to Vanguard Medical Group, PA (Verona, NJ). The 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 Eppinger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Eppinger accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Melissa Eppinger 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 Eppinger was last updated on April 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.