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MELISSA JANE BRIGGS FNP
NPI 1689268187
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Durango, CO

Active since February 24, 2021Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2028
1305 ESCALANTE DRIVE, #205, DURANGO, CO 81303(970) 259-1971(970) 259-4036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2026, Feb 8, 2026, Aug 24, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melissa Jane Briggs Fnp NPPES

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

MELISSA JANE BRIGGS FNP (NPI 1689268187) is an individual family provider in Durango, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (APN.0996317-NP) and active in the NPI registry since February 2021. She has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689268187
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA JANE BRIGGSCredential: FNP
Location Address1305 ESCALANTE DRIVE, #205Durango, CO 81303
Mailing Address1305 Escalante Drive, #205Durango, CO 81303 · (970) 259-1971 · Fax (970) 259-4036
Phone(970) 259-1971
Fax(970) 259-4036
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1689268187 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · APN.0996317-NP✔ Licensed in CO · 162189
1305 ESCALANTE DRIVE, Durango, CO 81303
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11070 W Baptist RdColorado Springs, CO 80921-2402 · Phone (615) 425-4200
Location 21970 E 3rd Ave Ste 1Durango, CO 81301-5049 · Phone (970) 335-2288 · Fax (970) 335-2280

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid900192198CO

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Melissa Jane Briggs Fnp has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81303 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers12 claims23 services$18.56 avg. paid by Medicare
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
5 suppliers28 claims29 services$107.97 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 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. DANIEL WILLIAM SCHAEFER MD
Family Medicine
1305 ESCALANTE DRIVE, UNIT 205
DURANGO, CO 81303
La Plata County (970) 259-1971
KARASSA DAWN YEOMANS SCHAEFER PAC
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1305 ESCALANTE DRIVE, UNIT 205
DURANGO, CO 81303
La Plata County (970) 259-1971
MR. KEVIN DAVID LIVINGSTON D.O.
Family Medicine
1305 ESCALANTE DRIVE, #205
DURANGO, CO 81303
La Plata County (970) 259-1971

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 Briggs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Briggs is 1689268187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2021.

Where is Melissa Briggs located?

Melissa Briggs practices at 1305 Escalante Drive #205, Durango, CO 81303. The listed phone number is (970) 259-1971.

What is Melissa Briggs's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Briggs enrolled in Medicare?

No. Melissa Briggs has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Briggs was last updated on July 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 48 days 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.