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DR. MELISSA M BLESSING DO
NPI 1831451327
Pathology - Forensic Pathology in Iowa City, IA

Active since June 12, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-2139(319) 384-9613 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2026, Mar 25, 2025, May 9, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Melissa M Blessing Do NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA M BLESSING DO (NPI 1831451327) is an individual forensic pathology provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DO-06799) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Iowa City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831451327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZF0201X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA M BLESSINGCredential: DO
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-2139 · Fax (319) 384-9613
Phone(319) 356-2139
Fax(319) 384-9613
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAt Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, MesaGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1831451327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Forensic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZF0201X
License✔ Licensed in IA · DO-06799
Definition
A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
Also ListedPathology · NeuropathologyTaxonomy 207ZN0500X · License 56491 (MN), DO-06799 (IA)
Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X · License S6361 (TX)
Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License 56491 (MN)
Also ListedPathology · Pediatric PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0213X · License DO-06799 (IA)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245-2633 · Phone (319) 339-3551 · Fax (319) 248-7945

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa M Blessing Do 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 ID4789820705
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250403001009
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

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

SANGIL LEE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2233
RAMI G. EL ABIAD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-4901
GRERK SUTAMTEWAGUL MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-1616
DR. KALEB TANNER VEIT D.O.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2320
OMAR JABER M.D
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 471-8958
JENNIFER MANCUSO MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 384-7983
ASHLEY KAISER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2294
MRS. NANCY JANE MILLICE
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-3825

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 Blessing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Blessing is 1831451327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2012.

Where is Melissa Blessing located?

Melissa Blessing practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-2139.

What is Melissa Blessing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Forensic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZF0201X.

Is Melissa Blessing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Blessing 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.

What insurance does Melissa Blessing accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Medica list Melissa Blessing 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 Blessing affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Blessing is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Blessing was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.