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MELISSA J. PALMER PA-C
NPI 1902874548
Physician Assistant in Wauwatosa, WI

Active since March 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
81.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
1033 N MAYFAIR RD STE 101, WAUWATOSA, WI 53226(414) 454-0600(414) 454-0971 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2026, Oct 25, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa J. Palmer Pa-c NPPES

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

MELISSA J. PALMER PA-C (NPI 1902874548) is an individual physician assistant in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (1508-23) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902874548
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA J. PALMERCredential: PA-C
Location Address1033 N MAYFAIR RD STE 101Wauwatosa, WI 53226-3442
Mailing Address2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 1080Milwaukee, WI 53215-3689 · (414) 908-6615 · Fax (414) 908-6634
Phone(414) 454-0600
Fax(414) 454-0971
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1902874548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 1508-23
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1033 N MAYFAIR RD STE 101, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa J. Schaefer Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Network Health 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)

Melissa J. Palmer Pa-c 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 53226 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

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.

81.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.73
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost75.16

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

COURTNEY L. WARREN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1033 N MAYFAIR RD STE 101
WAUWATOSA, WI 53226
Milwaukee County (414) 454-0600

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 Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Palmer is 1902874548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2006. The provider is also known as Melissa J. Schaefer Pa-C.

Where is Melissa Palmer located?

Melissa Palmer practices at 1033 N Mayfair Rd Ste 101, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. The listed phone number is (414) 454-0600.

What is Melissa Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Palmer accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Network Health, Quartz and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Palmer 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 Palmer was last updated on February 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.