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MELVYN P. KARP M.D.
NPI 1871579243
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Columbia, MO

Active since December 19, 2005PECOS Enrolled
ONE HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65212(573) 882-6500(573) 884-4604 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melvyn P. Karp M.d. NPPES

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

MELVYN P. KARP M.D. (NPI 1871579243) is an individual pediatric surgery provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023012380) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Boca Raton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871579243
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0120X
Provider Legal NameMELVYN P. KARPCredential: M.D.
Location AddressONE HOSPITAL DRColumbia, MO 65212-0001
Mailing Address5955 Ponce De Leon Blvd.Coral Gables, FL 33146 · (305) 661-1515 · Fax (305) 662-3723
Phone(573) 882-6500
Fax(573) 884-4604
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1871579243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Pediatric SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0120X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2023012380✔ Licensed in FL · ME56456
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License ME56456 (FL)
ONE HOSPITAL DR, Columbia, MO 65212
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19980 Central Pk. Blvd, Suite 206Boca Raton, FL 33496 · Phone (561) 558-1212 · Fax (561) 558-1292

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid063286400FL
Medicaid257033500FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and more.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)

Melvyn P. Karp M.d. 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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Melvyn Karp reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141
Mercy Clinic-Springfield Communities
75 mi
Rural Health
1605 MARTIN SPRINGS DR STE 210
Rolla, MO 65401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1245277631 (Missouri)
  • 1,487 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811028723 (573) 458-6350
New York University
1,110 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
3301 QUANTUM BLVD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,450 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285826438 (877) 648-2964
Kidz Medical Services, Inc
1,132 mi
Pediatric Gastroenterology
3000 SW 148TH AVE, SUITE 112
Miramar, FL 33027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689114480 (954) 967-9400

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

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.

KARI A MYLENBUSCH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
SARAH MARIE VON THAER MD
Anesthesiology
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
JENNIFER MICHELLE KANDLIK F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-8788
SHEILA MARIE STRUCKMEYER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-4400
JACK DWAYNE BRAGG DO
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-8445
MRS. MEGAN ELAINE HILDERBRAND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2568
CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Specialist (Research Study)
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-3019
DR. LAURA E. HENDERSON KELLEY M.D, MPH
Hospitalist
ONE HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-9066

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 Melvyn Karp's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvyn Karp is 1871579243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2005.

Where is Melvyn Karp located?

Melvyn Karp practices at One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212. The listed phone number is (573) 882-6500.

What is Melvyn Karp's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0120X.

Is Melvyn Karp enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvyn Karp is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melvyn Karp's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvyn Karp reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO), Mercy Clinic-Springfield Communities (Rolla, MO), New York University (Boynton Beach, FL) and Kidz Medical Services, Inc (Miramar, FL). 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 Melvyn Karp's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melvyn Karp accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Molina Healthcare list Melvyn Karp 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 Melvyn Karp was last updated on May 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.