Melissa L Kepler, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Billings, MT

Melissa L Kepler, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Billings, Montana. She graduated from nursing school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice U S Anesthesia Partners Of Montana P C and her current practice location is 2800 10th Ave N, Billings, Montana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (303) 438-3999.

Melissa L Kepler is licensed to practice in Montana (license number NUR-APRN-LIC-212993) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1598032138.

Contact Information

Melissa L Kepler, CRNA
2800 10th Ave N,
Billings, MT 59101-0703
(303) 438-3999
(303) 780-0787

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa L Kepler
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience13 Years
Location2800 10th Ave N, Billings, Montana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melissa L Kepler graduated from nursing school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598032138
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/28/2011
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153587647
  • Enrollment ID: I20231006002900

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa L Kepler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598032138NPI-NPPES
227772700MedicaidWY
1598032138MedicaidMT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered APN.0100079-CRNA (Colorado)Secondary
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered NUR-APRN-LIC-212993 (Montana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Billings ClinicBillings, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
U S Anesthesia Partners Of Montana P C802247467529

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melissa L Kepler allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameU S Anesthesia Partners Of Montana P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588359855
PECOS PAC ID: 8022474675
Enrollment ID: O20230524000324

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melissa L Kepler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa L Kepler, CRNA
Po Box 844058,
Dallas, TX 75284-4058

Ph: (303) 438-3999
Melissa L Kepler, CRNA
2800 10th Ave N,
Billings, MT 59101-0703

Ph: (303) 438-3999

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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