DR. MELISSA G. KRESS D.O.
NPI 1992810972
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in The Woodlands, TX
About Dr. Melissa G. Kress D.o. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MELISSA G. KRESS D.O. (NPI 1992810972) is an individual pediatric otolaryngology provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (P2024) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Melissa G. Kress D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Kress reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
- 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
San Antonio, TX 78207
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 510 clinicians in this Medicare group
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.
CONROE, TX 77384
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
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 Kress's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melissa Kress is 1992810972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.
Where is Melissa Kress located?
Melissa Kress practices at 17600 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384. The listed phone number is (936) 267-7400.
What is Melissa Kress's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, with taxonomy code 207YP0228X.
Is Melissa Kress enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melissa Kress is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Kress's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kress reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX), Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX) and Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (Corpus Christi, TX). 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 Kress's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Melissa Kress accept?
Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 1 other insurer list Melissa Kress 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 Kress was last updated on April 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.
# Dr. Melissa G. Kress, D.O. · NPI 1992810972
Pediatric Otolaryngology physician in The Woodlands, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 20, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1992810972 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 20, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207YP0228X
- **State license:** P2024 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 17600 INTERSTATE 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384-5148
- **Phone:** (936) 267-7400
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Texas Children's Physician Group (NPI 1861675506, Houston, TX); Community Medicine Associates (NPI 1245313329, San Antonio, TX); Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (NPI 1568658227, Corpus Christi, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 9, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 000921115A (GA); Medicaid 1992810972 (TX); Medicaid 262508300 (FL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1992810972) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.