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MRS. MELISSA SUSANNE LININGER LMSW, ADS
NPI 1700453149
Social Worker - Clinical in Lansing, MI

Active since June 04, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, 1200 E. MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MI 48912(269) 317-5541(517) 364-5335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Melissa Susanne Lininger Lmsw, Ads NPPES

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

MRS. MELISSA SUSANNE LININGER LMSW, ADS (NPI 1700453149) is an individual clinical provider in Lansing, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801109036) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Edward W Sparrow Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700453149
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELISSA SUSANNE LININGERCredential: LMSW, ADS
Location AddressPAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, 1200 E. MICHIGAN AVENUELansing, MI 48912
Mailing AddressPain Management Center, 1200 E. Michigan AvenueLansing, MI 48912 · (269) 317-5541 · Fax (517) 364-5335
Phone(269) 317-5541
Fax(517) 364-5335
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1700453149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 6801109036
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, Lansing, MI 48912
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Mrs. Melissa Susanne Lininger Lmsw, Ads

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Melissa Susanne Lininger Lmsw, Ads 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 ID143626754
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210908000398
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Lininger reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association
0.7 mi
Plastic Surgery
1200 E MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 550
Lansing, MI 48912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 916 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275572745 (517) 364-5388
Sparrow Eaton Hospital
2.3 mi
School
509 BURCHAM DR STE 59
East Lansing, MI 48823
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1942254529 (Michigan)
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063227486 (517) 253-6320
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
32 mi
Family Medicine
550 E WASHINGTON ST FL 2
Ionia, MI 48846
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033271143 (616) 523-1600
Downriver Mental Health Clinic PC
39 mi
Psychologist
7600 GRAND RIVER RD, SUITE 290
Brighton, MI 48114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 451 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225165715 (810) 220-2787
Best Life Counseling And Consultation LLC
54 mi
Counselor
8097 LAUSEN LN
Richland, MI 49083
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073384350 (269) 599-0748

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
117 services16 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Edward W Sparrow Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lansing, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230230
Location1215 E Michigan AvenueLansing, MI 48912 · Ingham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48912 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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 Lininger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Lininger is 1700453149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2021. The provider is also known as Mrs. Melissa Susanne Lininger Lmsw, Ads.

Where is Melissa Lininger located?

Melissa Lininger practices at Pain Management Center 1200 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. The listed phone number is (269) 317-5541.

What is Melissa Lininger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Melissa Lininger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Lininger 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 organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Lininger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Lininger reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association (Lansing, MI), Sparrow Eaton Hospital (East Lansing, MI), Sparrow Ionia Hospital (Ionia, MI), Downriver Mental Health Clinic PC (Brighton, MI) and Best Life Counseling And Consultation LLC (Richland, MI). Each 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 Lininger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Lininger accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 3 other insurers list Melissa Lininger 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.

Is Melissa Lininger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Lininger is affiliated with Edward W Sparrow Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Lininger was last updated on June 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.