Quick answers
- Does Melissa Blackburn Kierkla accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melissa Blackburn Kierkla may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa Blackburn Kierkla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 474 Original Medicare patients and 2,003 services for Melissa Blackburn Kierkla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa Blackburn Kierkla's NPI number?
- 1164461273. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melissa Blackburn Kierkla, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 474 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,003 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)1,006 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)686 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)68 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)59 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)36 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Depression67%
- Anxiety67%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia65%
- Arthritis54%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa Blackburn Kierkla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 180 Low StNewburyport, MA 01950 (203) 497‑3861
- 218 Cedar Swamp RdMonson, MA 01057 (413) 237‑3232
- 240 Indian River Rd, Suite COrange, CT 06477 (203) 497‑3861
- 612 Hazard AveEnfield, CT 06082 (413) 237‑3232
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Blackburn Kierkla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Impact Health PC80 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Newburyport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newburyport, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Impact Health PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164461273 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians