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DR. MELISSA JO ARMSTRONG MD
NPI 1881714194
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Gainesville, FL

Active since March 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100236, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 273-5550(352) 273-5575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Jo Armstrong Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA JO ARMSTRONG MD (NPI 1881714194) is an individual neurology provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME124850) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881714194
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA JO ARMSTRONGCredential: MD
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100236Gainesville, FL 32610-0236
Mailing Address1600 Sw Archer Rd, Box 100236Gainesville, FL 32610-0236 · (352) 273-5550 · Fax (352) 273-5575
Phone(352) 273-5550
Fax(352) 273-5575
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2015
✔ NPI 1881714194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME124850
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Jo Pikul

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINIH068ZFL
Other220210700MD · Maryland Medical Assistance
Medicare PIN233161ZCECMD
Medicaid015545700FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Jo Armstrong Md 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 ID2264530948
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150919000112
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 Armstrong reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Same address
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063463768 (352) 265-7922

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
137 services116 patients
Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, each additional 15 minutes with qualified health professional 95984
This procedure involves the evaluation of implanted neurostimulators in the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. It includes programming adjustments to optimize its function. A qualified health professional performs this every additional 15 minutes to ensure proper functioning.
105 services33 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
88 services80 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
44 services25 patients
Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes with qualified health professional 95983
This procedure involves a medical professional using electronic equipment to analyze and adjust your implanted neurostimulator, which helps manage nerve activity in your brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. The process typically takes 15 minutes.
39 services35 patients
Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator 95970
This procedure involves using electronic devices to analyze the function of a neurostimulator - a device implanted in your brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. It helps monitor and adjust the device's settings for optimal performance and patient comfort.
34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Armstrong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Armstrong is 1881714194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2007. The provider is also known as Melissa Jo Pikul.

Where is Melissa Armstrong located?

Melissa Armstrong practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd Box 100236, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 273-5550.

What is Melissa Armstrong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Melissa Armstrong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Armstrong 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Armstrong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Armstrong reassigns Medicare benefits to Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL). 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 Armstrong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Armstrong accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 2 other insurers list Melissa Armstrong 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 Armstrong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Armstrong is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Armstrong was last updated on September 25, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.