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MELISSA KWAFO
NPI 1902239460
Social Worker - Clinical in Chicago, IL

Active since August 19, 2013PECOS Enrolled
1806 W CUYLER AVE STE 2N, CHICAGO, IL 60613(312) 971-4437 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2025, Oct 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Kwafo NPPES

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

MELISSA KWAFO (NPI 1902239460) is an individual clinical provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (149017972) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902239460
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA KWAFO
Location Address1806 W CUYLER AVE STE 2NChicago, IL 60613-2541
Mailing Address1806 W Cuyler Ave Ste 2nChicago, IL 60613-2541 · Fax (872) 813-5254
Phone(312) 971-4437
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1902239460 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 149017972
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.
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 149017972 (IL)
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X
1806 W CUYLER AVE STE 2N, Chicago, IL 60613
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.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)

Melissa Kwafo is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6103126966
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260429000512
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 Kwafo reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mk Counseling And Wellness, PLLC
Same address
Clinical
1806 W CUYLER AVE STE 233
Chicago, IL 60613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
NPI 1598363277 (630) 457-0761

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60613 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 $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VANESSA MARIE BALDEON MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1806 W CUYLER AVE STE 2N
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (312) 883-7720
EMILY ASSEF MSW
Social Worker
1806 W CUYLER AVE STE 2N
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (312) 883-7720

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 Kwafo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kwafo is 1902239460. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2013.

Where is Melissa Kwafo located?

Melissa Kwafo practices at 1806 W Cuyler Ave Ste 2N, Chicago, IL 60613. The listed phone number is (312) 971-4437.

What is Melissa Kwafo's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Kwafo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kwafo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Kwafo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kwafo reassigns Medicare benefits to Mk Counseling And Wellness, PLLC (Chicago, IL). 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 Kwafo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Kwafo accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Melissa Kwafo 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 Melissa Kwafo was last updated on July 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.