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MELANIE LYNN SHANDS MSW, LCSW
NPI 1871855684
Social Worker - Clinical in Poplar Bluff, MO

Active since June 08, 2012PECOS Enrolled
2981 KANELL BLVD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901(573) 686-1200(573) 778-0145 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2021, May 10, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Melanie Lynn Shands Msw, Lcsw NPPES

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

MELANIE LYNN SHANDS MSW, LCSW (NPI 1871855684) is an individual clinical provider in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2018014703) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871855684
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE LYNN SHANDSCredential: MSW, LCSW
Location Address2981 KANELL BLVDPoplar Bluff, MO 63901-4008
Mailing Address1300 E Bradford PkwySpringfield, MO 65804-4264 · (417) 761-5000 · Fax (417) 761-5011
Phone(573) 686-1200
Fax(573) 778-0145
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1871855684 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2018014703
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
2981 KANELL BLVD, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melanie L Hicks

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan 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 (PECOS)

Melanie Lynn Shands Msw, Lcsw 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63901 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

ANNA NICOLE BERGER
Behavior Technician
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 712-2902
KELLI A. PIERCE SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 712-2280
ASHLEY RENEE HAMILTON
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 712-2902
TAYLOR KAHEALANI BAKER
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 712-2902
ERIKA RENEE CARPENTER
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 686-1200
AMELIA SALVORA AUSTIN
Behavior Technician
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 712-2902
JESSICA MARIE EDWARDS
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 712-2902
CASSIE C BARNETT PT
Physical Therapist
2981 KANELL BLVD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
Butler County (573) 712-2280

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 Melanie Shands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Shands is 1871855684. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2012. The provider is also known as Melanie L Hicks.

Where is Melanie Shands located?

Melanie Shands practices at 2981 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. The listed phone number is (573) 686-1200.

What is Melanie Shands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Melanie Shands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Shands is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melanie Shands accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 5 other insurers list Melanie Shands 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 Melanie Shands was last updated on January 9, 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.