MELISSA S KENT PA-C
NPI 1699737676
Physician Assistant in El Cajon, CA

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101, EL CAJON, CA 92020(619) 442-0277 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 16, 2022, Dec 14, 2021, Jul 13, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Melissa S Kent Pa-c NPPES

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

MELISSA S KENT PA-C (NPI 1699737676) is an individual physician assistant in El Cajon, California, licensed in California (53433) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frisbie Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699737676
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA S KENTCredential: PA-C
Location Address1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101El Cajon, CA 92020-1651
Mailing Address1400 N Johnson Ave Ste 101El Cajon, CA 92020-1651 · (619) 442-0277
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 16, 2022
NPI 1699737676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in CA · 53433
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101, El Cajon, CA 92020

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa S Kent Pa-c

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa S Kent Pa-c 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 ID8921090077
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241209000630
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number300014
Location11 Whitehall RoadRochester, NH 03867 · Strafford County
Emergency services

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Portsmouth, NH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number300029
Location333 Borthwick AvePortsmouth, NH 03801 · Rockingham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92020 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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.

Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020
Counselor (Mental Health)
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020
Marriage & Family Therapist
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1400 N JOHNSON AVE STE 101
EL CAJON, CA 92020

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 Kent's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kent is 1699737676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Melissa S Kent Pa-C.

Where is Melissa Kent located?

Melissa Kent practices at 1400 N Johnson Ave Ste 101, El Cajon, CA 92020. The listed phone number is (619) 442-0277.

What is Melissa Kent's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Kent enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kent 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.

Is Melissa Kent affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Kent is affiliated with Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kent was last updated on November 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.