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MRS. MELISSA DOTSON LMHC
NPI 1740681469
Counselor - Mental Health in Kewanna, IN

Active since September 12, 2014PECOS Enrolled
9268 W 100 N, KEWANNA, IN 46939(574) 230-3942 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2026, Oct 31, 2026, Jan 16, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mrs. Melissa Dotson Lmhc NPPES

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

MRS. MELISSA DOTSON LMHC (NPI 1740681469) is an individual mental health provider in Kewanna, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (39002923A) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740681469
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELISSA DOTSONCredential: LMHC
Location Address9268 W 100 NKewanna, IN 46939-9509
Mailing Address9268 W 100 NKewanna, IN 46939-9509 · (574) 230-3942
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1740681469 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 39002923A
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X
9268 W 100 N, Kewanna, IN 46939

Accepted 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

Mrs. Melissa Dotson Lmhc 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 ID4082144886
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250210000577
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 Dotson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Adult Mental Health
850 N HARRISON ST
Warsaw, IN 46580
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 260 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.

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 Dotson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Dotson is 1740681469. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2014.

Where is Melissa Dotson located?

Melissa Dotson practices at 9268 W 100 N, Kewanna, IN 46939. The listed phone number is (574) 230-3942.

What is Melissa Dotson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Melissa Dotson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Dotson 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 Dotson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Dotson reassigns Medicare benefits to Bowen Health Inc (Warsaw, IN). 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 Dotson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Dotson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Melissa Dotson 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 Dotson was last updated on November 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.