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MELISSA C FONTENOT PA
NPI 1982777264
Physician Assistant in Tallahassee, FL

Active since November 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
69.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, 400, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308(850) 877-8174(844) 261-6839 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 12, 2020, Jun 1, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Melissa C Fontenot Pa NPPES

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

MELISSA C FONTENOT PA (NPI 1982777264) is an individual physician assistant in Tallahassee, Florida, licensed in Florida (PA9104437) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982777264
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA C FONTENOTCredential: PA
Location Address3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, 400Tallahassee, FL 32308-8405
Mailing Address3334 Capital Medical Blvd. #400Tallahassee, FL 32308-4470 · (850) 877-8174 · Fax (844) 261-6839
Phone(850) 877-8174
Fax(844) 261-6839
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1982777264 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · PA9104437
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid024969200FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa C Fontenot Pa 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.
90 services78 patients
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100
An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.
43 services43 patients
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 22853
Spine fusion is a procedure to join two or more vertebrae. During this process, a cage or mesh device is inserted into the spine bone and disc space. This helps to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, and improve functionality. The device acts as a bridge for new bone to grow on.
27 services15 patients
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 72040
An X-ray of the upper spine, with 2-3 views, is a painless procedure that employs a small amount of radiation to capture images of your neck and upper back. It assists in diagnosing conditions like arthritis, fractures, or spinal deformities.
20 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
16 services16 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32308 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

69.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality57.94
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.32

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
15%198 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%588 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%1,008 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
10%295 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%138 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
53%538 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
45%487 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 78 patients
Patients tobacco: 62% · 21 patients
87%78 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
58%538 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%538 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 187 patients
14%187 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
37%538 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

JENNIFER PUHR ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, STE 400
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (850) 877-8174
GILBERT SEWELL CHANDLER III M.D
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, STE 400
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (850) 877-8174
ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF TALLAHASSEE INC
Anesthesiology
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (877) 328-1119
DAVID A BELLAMY
Orthopaedic Surgery
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, STE. 400
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (850) 877-8174
CYNETA HILL O.T.
Occupational Therapist
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, SUITE 300
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (850) 219-1523
KENNETH A WELLS ORT
Orthotist
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, STE 100
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (850) 877-8174
ERIC RAMCHARRAN POR
Orthotist
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, STE 100
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (850) 877-8174
MITCHELL W BOWMAN
Prosthetist
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD, SUITE 400
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Leon County (850) 877-8174

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 Fontenot's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Fontenot is 1982777264. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006.

Where is Melissa Fontenot located?

Melissa Fontenot practices at 3334 Capital Medical Blvd 400, Tallahassee, FL 32308. The listed phone number is (850) 877-8174.

What is Melissa Fontenot's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Fontenot enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Fontenot was last updated on February 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.