MELISSA L N BASFORD MD
NPI 1972770592
Family Medicine in Kalispell, MT

Q: What is Melissa Basford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Basford is 1972770592. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2008. The provider is also known as Melissa L Nelson M.D..

Q: What is Melissa Basford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Basford was last updated on November 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since May 13, 2008PECOS Enrolled

310 SUNNYVIEW LN, KALISPELL, MT 59901(406) 751-5310(406) 751-3068 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Melissa L N Basford Md NPPES

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

MELISSA L N BASFORD MD (NPI 1972770592) is an individual family medicine provider in Kalispell, Montana, licensed in Montana (MEDPHYSLIC26397) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Kalispell.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972770592

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA L N BASFORDCredential: MD

Location Address310 SUNNYVIEW LNKalispell, MT 59901-3129

Mailing Address310 Sunnyview LnKalispell, MT 59901-3129 · (406) 751-5310 · Fax (406) 751-3068

Phone(406) 751-5310

Fax(406) 751-3068

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 13, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 2023

NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2020

✔ NPI 1972770592 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in MT · MEDPHYSLIC26397

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

310 SUNNYVIEW LN, Kalispell, MT 59901

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa L Nelson M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1202 Conway Dr, Suite 200Kalispell, MT 59901-3153 · Phone (406) 752-8433

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Providence Health Plan.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 L N Basford Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Basford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Inc.

58 mi

Critical Access

209 HEALTH PARK DR
Libby, MT 59923

Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: St Johns Lutheran Hospital Inc
67 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952312050 (406) 283-7000

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

22 services16 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.

22 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59901 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

$87.97 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$100.16 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

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 20

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

KENYON W KRUSE MD

Anesthesiology