MELINDA KAY FRISTEDT MSW, LICSW
NPI 1730207150
Social Worker - Clinical in Minneapolis, MN

Active since March 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416(612) 925-6033(612) 925-8496 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2021, Sep 11, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Melinda Kay Fristedt Msw, Licsw NPPES

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

MELINDA KAY FRISTEDT MSW, LICSW (NPI 1730207150) is an individual clinical provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (15545) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730207150
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA KAY FRISTEDTCredential: MSW, LICSW
Location Address4027 COUNTY ROAD 25Minneapolis, MN 55416-2629
Mailing Address4240 Park Glen RdSt Louis Park, MN 55416-5427 · (612) 925-6033 · Fax (612) 925-8496
Fax(612) 925-8496
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1730207150 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 MN · 15545
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.
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melinda Kay Bendickson Msw, Licsw

Accepted 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

Melinda Kay Fristedt Msw, Licsw 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 ID2466509187
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090416000130
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melinda Fristedt reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
St Louis Park, MN 55416
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 148 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
6363 FRANCE AVE S, SUITE 103
Edina, MN 55435
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,633 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
6401 FRANCE AVE S
Edina, MN 55435
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4,038 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.
203 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55416 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 $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Psychologist (Clinical)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Counselor (Professional)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55416
Counselor (Professional)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Social Worker (Clinical)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Counselor (Professional)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Social Worker (Clinical)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Social Worker (Clinical)
4027 COUNTY ROAD 25
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416

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 Melinda Fristedt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Fristedt is 1730207150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2007. The provider is also known as Melinda Kay Bendickson Msw, Licsw.

Where is Melinda Fristedt located?

Melinda Fristedt practices at 4027 County Road 25, Minneapolis, MN 55416. The listed phone number is (612) 925-6033.

What is Melinda Fristedt's specialty?

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

Is Melinda Fristedt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Fristedt 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 Melinda Fristedt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Fristedt reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Associated Clinic Of Psychology Inc (St Louis Park, MN), Fairview Express Care (Edina, MN) and Fairview Health Services (Edina, MN). 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 Melinda Fristedt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melinda Fristedt accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Melinda Fristedt 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 Melinda Fristedt was last updated on December 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.