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MELISSA MARIE KRUGER CNP
NPI 1982320644
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Saint Cloud, MN

Active since October 14, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 6TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303(320) 240-2828 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melissa Marie Kruger Cnp NPPES

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

MELISSA MARIE KRUGER CNP (NPI 1982320644) is an individual family provider in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (9550) and active in the NPI registry since October 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Cloud Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982320644
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA MARIE KRUGERCredential: CNP
Location Address1200 6TH AVE NSaint Cloud, MN 56303-2736
Mailing Address2820 Island View DrSaint Cloud, MN 56301-5923 · (320) 980-1952
Phone(320) 240-2828
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1982320644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 9550
1200 6TH AVE N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Marie Kahl

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Sanford Health Plan.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 Kruger Cnp 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 ID4284003435
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221209000405
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Kruger reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Centracare Clinic
Same address
Primary Care
1200 6TH AVE N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538696323 (320) 252-5131
St. Cloud Hospital
0.1 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1406 6TH AVE NORTH
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 415 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043269798 (320) 307-3676
Centracare Health-Paynesville LLC
19 mi
Rural Health
130 1ST ST NE
Richmond, MN 56368
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1205269941 (Minnesota)
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144653734 (320) 597-2122
Centracare Health System-Nr LLC
27 mi
Critical Access
1013 HART BLVD
Monticello, MN 55362
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 285 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275872772 (763) 295-2945
Centracare Health System - Melrose
29 mi
Critical Access
525 W. MAIN STREET
Melrose, MN 56352
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720045073 (320) 256-4231
Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre
40 mi
Rural Health
425 ELM ST N
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740553932 (Minnesota)
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578813762 (320) 352-2221
Centracare Health System - Long Prairie
43 mi
Critical Access
50 CENTRACARE DR
Long Prairie, MN 56347
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164471678 (320) 732-2141
Carris Health LLC
53 mi
Emergency Medicine
301 BECKER AVE SW
Willmar, MN 56201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134632680 (320) 235-4543
Centracare Clinic Southwest LLC
53 mi
Multi-Specialty
101 WILLMAR AVE SW
Willmar, MN 56201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174106264 (320) 231-5000
Centracare Health - Benson LLC
72 mi
Critical Access
1815 WISCONSIN AVE
Benson, MN 56215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023728516 (Minnesota)
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326757154 (320) 843-4232

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 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.

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.
72 services32 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.
58 services30 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
27 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Cloud Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Cloud, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240036
Location1406 6th Ave NorthSaint Cloud, MN 56303 · Stearns County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56303 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

ELIZABETH RENDE
Pediatrics
1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 251-2700
LYNN M WELLNER REGISTERED NURSE
Registered Nurse
1200 6TH AVE N
ST CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 240-2206
BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL MBBS
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 252-5131
ABIGAIL HOLMBERG PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 240-2829
JESSICA HOLLENKAMP CNP
Nurse Practitioner
1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 252-5131
CHRISTINA K ANDERSON MD
Dermatology
1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 252-5131
YAGA SAINE RN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1200 6TH AVE N, CENTRACARE CLINIC
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 656-7020
JYH-YAU TSAUR MD
Internal Medicine
1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Stearns County (320) 252-5131

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 Kruger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kruger is 1982320644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2022. The provider is also known as Melissa Marie Kahl.

Where is Melissa Kruger located?

Melissa Kruger practices at 1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303. The listed phone number is (320) 240-2828.

What is Melissa Kruger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melissa Kruger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kruger 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 Kruger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kruger reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Centracare Clinic (Saint Cloud, MN), St. Cloud Hospital (Saint Cloud, MN), Centracare Health-Paynesville LLC (Richmond, MN), Centracare Health System-Nr LLC (Monticello, MN), Centracare Health System - Melrose (Melrose, MN) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Kruger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Kruger accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Sanford Health Plan list Melissa Kruger 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 Kruger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Kruger is affiliated with St Cloud Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kruger was last updated on October 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.