MELISSA RUTH WHEELER CNP
NPI 1770870594
Nurse Practitioner in Akron, OH

Q: What is Melissa Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Wheeler is 1770870594. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2011. The provider is also known as Melissa Ruth Walter Cnp.

Q: What is Melissa Wheeler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Wheeler was last updated on October 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since June 30, 2011PECOS Enrolled

1 PERKINS SQ, AKRON, OH 44308(330) 543-8452(330) 543-3761 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2020, Feb 16, 2016, Oct 1, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Melissa Ruth Wheeler Cnp NPPES

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

MELISSA RUTH WHEELER CNP (NPI 1770870594) is an individual nurse practitioner in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (APRN.CNP.12414) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770870594

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA RUTH WHEELERCredential: CNP

Location Address1 PERKINS SQAkron, OH 44308-1063

Mailing Address1 Perkins SqAkron, OH 44308-1063 · (330) 543-8452 · Fax (330) 543-3761

Phone(330) 543-8452

Fax(330) 543-3761

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2020

✔ NPI 1770870594 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · APRN.CNP.12414✔ Licensed in OH · COA.12414-NP

Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

1 PERKINS SQ, Akron, OH 44308

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Ruth Walter Cnp

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 (PECOS)

Melissa Ruth Wheeler Cnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Wheeler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

30 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

9500 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44195

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
7,608 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679525919 (216) 444-2200

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44308 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

$84.72 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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 20

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

DR. HIBA KHANKAN M.D

Pediatrics

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (330) 543-8178

AARON SWEENEY M.D.

Pediatrics

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (330) 543-1000

KRITIKA SUKUMAR

Pediatrics

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (330) 543-1000

JESSICA BARBIERI MS, RD, LD

Dietitian, Registered

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (330) 543-0696

KIMBERLY NOCK APRN, NNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (330) 543-1000

DANIELLE GRACEN ERICKSEN DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (515) 570-6448

MARGARET C MCBRIDE M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (330) 543-8050

MICHAEL L. BOWMAN MD

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308

Summit County (330) 543-8004

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 Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Wheeler is 1770870594. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2011. The provider is also known as Melissa Ruth Walter Cnp.

Where is Melissa Wheeler located?

Melissa Wheeler practices at 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308. The listed phone number is (330) 543-8452.

What is Melissa Wheeler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melissa Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Wheeler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Wheeler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Wheeler reassigns Medicare benefits to The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, OH). 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 Wheeler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Wheeler accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Melissa Wheeler 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 Wheeler was last updated on October 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.