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MELISSA D KUNKEL M.D.
NPI 1962644237
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Indianapolis, IN

Active since April 01, 2009PECOS Enrolled
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RR 208, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 274-4715(317) 274-2065 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 8, 2021, Nov 23, 2015, Sep 30, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Melissa D Kunkel M.d. NPPES

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

MELISSA D KUNKEL M.D. (NPI 1962644237) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01071363) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962644237
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA D KUNKELCredential: M.D.
Location Address705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RR 208Indianapolis, IN 46202-5109
Mailing AddressPo Box 1026Indianapolis, IN 46206-1026 · (317) 777-6435 · Fax (317) 777-6644
Phone(317) 274-4715
Fax(317) 274-2065
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1962644237 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01071363
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa D Case

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201123820IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Cigna Healthcare.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 D Kunkel M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Iu Health Medical Group Riley Specialists, LLC
Same address
Pediatrics
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 523 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699561480 (317) 944-5000
Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians, LLC
41 mi
Multi-Specialty
2651 E DISCOVERY PKWY
Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 783 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013953983 (812) 353-5252

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

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.

MOHANNAD MOALLEM M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-4779
TIA IMHOFF MCGEE FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 312-2204
JOSHUA WAYNE GOLLUB
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-4779
NOAH MENAKER DDS
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-3865
DR. ANAS NADER ATA ALJABARI MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (856) 398-9630
TALIA RAE BOOHER MB BCH BAO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-7571
JANET R SHAVER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 1601
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-4842
UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ASSOCIATES
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC - SUITE 4205
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-9604

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 Kunkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kunkel is 1962644237. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2009. The provider is also known as Melissa D Case.

Where is Melissa Kunkel located?

Melissa Kunkel practices at 705 Riley Hospital Dr Rr 208, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 274-4715.

What is Melissa Kunkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Melissa Kunkel enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Kunkel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kunkel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Iu Health Medical Group Riley Specialists, LLC (Indianapolis, IN) and Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians, LLC (Bloomington, IN). 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 Kunkel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Kunkel accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Cigna Healthcare list Melissa Kunkel 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 Kunkel was last updated on February 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.