MELISSA MARIE KERKELIS MD
NPI 1912536475
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Reno, NV

Active since April 06, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 E 2ND ST STE 206, RENO, NV 89502(775) 982-3866(775) 982-3868 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Jun 21, 2023, May 11, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Marie Kerkelis Md NPPES

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

MELISSA MARIE KERKELIS MD (NPI 1912536475) is an individual infectious disease provider in Reno, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (29702) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912536475
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA MARIE KERKELISCredential: MD
Location Address1500 E 2ND ST STE 206Reno, NV 89502-1198
Mailing Address1155 Mill St # M-14Reno, NV 89502-1576 · (775) 982-3866 · Fax (775) 982-3868
Fax(775) 982-3868
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1912536475 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NV · 29702✔ Licensed in MN · 73872
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 73872 (MN), 29702 (NV)
1500 E 2ND ST STE 206, Reno, NV 89502

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17400 E Thompson Peak PkwyScottsdale, AZ 85255-4109 · Phone (480) 324-7398 · Fax (480) 860-1580
Location 2200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905-4109 · Phone (507) 284-2511

Other Identifiers 2

Other16833993NV · Caqh
Other29702NV · License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Marie Kerkelis 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 ID8022434406
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230705001660
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Kerkelis reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pulmonary Disease
1500 E 2ND ST STE 302
Reno, NV 89502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
1,438 mi
Infectious Disease
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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 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.
17 services13 patients
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.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240010
Location1216 Second Street SouthwestRochester, MN 55902 · Olmsted County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89502 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
$131.25 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $32.81 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.60 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1500 E 2ND ST STE 206
RENO, NV 89502
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1500 E 2ND ST STE 206
RENO, NV 89502
Surgery
1500 E 2ND ST STE 206
RENO, NV 89502
Surgery
1500 E 2ND ST STE 206
RENO, NV 89502
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obesity Medicine)
1500 E 2ND ST STE 206
RENO, NV 89502

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 Kerkelis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kerkelis is 1912536475. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2020.

Where is Melissa Kerkelis located?

Melissa Kerkelis practices at 1500 E 2nd St Ste 206, Reno, NV 89502. The listed phone number is (775) 982-3866.

What is Melissa Kerkelis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Melissa Kerkelis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kerkelis 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 organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Kerkelis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kerkelis reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Community Care Services LLC (Reno, NV) and Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN). Each 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 Kerkelis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Kerkelis accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health list Melissa Kerkelis 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 Kerkelis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Kerkelis is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kerkelis was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.