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MELISSA BUELL FNP
NPI 1750713491
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Sugar Land, TX

Active since August 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(281) 565-2800(281) 565-2801 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2024, Aug 25, 2023, Apr 12, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Melissa Buell Fnp NPPES

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

MELISSA BUELL FNP (NPI 1750713491) is an individual family provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (729429) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750713491
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA BUELLCredential: FNP
Location Address16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100Sugar Land, TX 77479
Mailing Address16902 Southwest Fwy Ste 100Sugar Land, TX 77479-3574 · (281) 565-2800 · Fax (281) 565-2801
Phone(281) 565-2800
Fax(281) 565-2801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1750713491 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
License✔ Licensed in TX · 729429
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Rubio Fnp

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 Buell Fnp 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 ID8123255148
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131219001611
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 4

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

Oakbend Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450330
Location1705 Jackson StRichmond, TX 77469 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450848
Location17500 W Grand Parkway SouthSugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sugar Land Surgical Hospital LLP

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450860
Location16906 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77479 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

ABDULLAH SHUAIB DO
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-2800
JERRIN ALEXANDER APRN, A-GNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-2800
MRS. JENNIFER PRESTON FALKNER PAC
Physician Assistant (Medical)
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-9001
NORA L CANTU MD
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-2800
JOHN R POZZI MD
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-2800
DR. ANNIE TOUNG GARAGHTY D.O
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-2800
JAMES MARK TRIPPETT MD
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-2800
DR. JOHN R VANDERZYL MD
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-2800

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 Buell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Buell is 1750713491. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2013. The provider is also known as Melissa Rubio Fnp.

Where is Melissa Buell located?

Melissa Buell practices at 16902 Southwest Fwy Ste 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (281) 565-2800.

What is Melissa Buell's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Buell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Buell 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 Buell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Buell is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Sugar Land Surgical Hospital LLP.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Buell was last updated on December 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.