MELISSA L MEANS MD
NPI 1932157195
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Bethesda, MD

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 896-3100(301) 896-2393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melissa L Means Md NPPES

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

MELISSA L MEANS MD (NPI 1932157195) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0054722) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, and is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932157195
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA L MEANSCredential: MD
Location Address8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RDBethesda, MD 20814-1422
Mailing AddressPo Box 791372Baltimore, MD 21279-1372 · (301) 608-8375 · Fax (301) 608-3979
Fax(301) 896-2393
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2009
NPI 1932157195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in MD · D0054722
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License D0054722 (MD)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD 20814

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa L Means-markwell Md

Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid172302200MD
Medicare PIN005106I28DC
Medicare PING02860P12DC
Medicare PIN810000657MD
Medicaid034468200DC
Other19460017DC · Carefirst Bcbs
Medicare UPINH123145
Other60485801MD · Carefirst Bcbs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa L Means 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 ID8224134200
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070508000509
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
298 services112 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
52 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
47 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Suburban Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethesda, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210022
Location8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20814 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

86.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.46
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost72

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.

Plastic Surgery
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
General Acute Care Hospital
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814

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 Means's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Means is 1932157195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006. The provider is also known as Melissa L Means-Markwell MD.

Where is Melissa Means located?

Melissa Means practices at 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 896-3100.

What is Melissa Means's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Melissa Means enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Means 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.

Is Melissa Means affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Means is affiliated with Suburban Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Means was last updated on April 17, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.