1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Indiana
  4. La Porte
  5. Family Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

DR. MELISSA SUE CAIN M.D.
NPI 1871795047
Family Medicine in La Porte, IN

Active since June 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
245 W JOHNSON RD STE 7, LA PORTE, IN 46350(219) 262-0037(678) 487-5329 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2021, Oct 26, 2016, Oct 14, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Melissa Sue Cain M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA SUE CAIN M.D. (NPI 1871795047) is an individual family medicine provider in La Porte, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01064530A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Health-la Porte, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871795047
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA SUE CAINCredential: M.D.
Location Address245 W JOHNSON RD STE 7La Porte, IN 46350-2026
Mailing Address245 W Johnson Rd Ste 7La Porte, IN 46350-2026 · (219) 262-0037 · Fax (678) 487-5329
Phone(219) 262-0037
Fax(678) 487-5329
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1871795047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01064530A
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
245 W JOHNSON RD STE 7, La Porte, IN 46350
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Melissa Sue Bunton M.d.

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1900 I StLA Porte, IN 46350-5533 · Phone (219) 324-1700 · Fax (219) 324-1710
Location 21104 E Grace StRensselaer, IN 47978-3211 · Phone (219) 866-2098 · Fax (219) 866-9891

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid200908150IN
Other000000610100IN · Bcbs Med Pt Ireland Rd
Other000000611461IN · Bcbs Bmg Laporte
Other000001038705IN · Anthem
OtherP00752259IN · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Melissa Sue Cain M.d. 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 ID9830266766
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080918000522
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 2

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

Northwest Health-La Porte

Acute Care Hospitals · La Porte, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150006
Location1331 State StreetLa Porte, IN 46350 · La Porte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Rensselaer, IN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151324
Location1104 E Grace StRensselaer, IN 47978 · Jasper County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46350 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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 Cain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Cain is 1871795047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Melissa Sue Bunton M.D..

Where is Melissa Cain located?

Melissa Cain practices at 245 W Johnson Rd Ste 7, La Porte, IN 46350. The listed phone number is (219) 262-0037.

What is Melissa Cain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Melissa Cain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Cain 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 Cain accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Melissa Cain 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 Cain affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Cain is affiliated with Northwest Health-La Porte and Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Cain was last updated on March 1, 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.