Quick answers
- Does Melissa M. Farris accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa M. Farris accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa M. Farris see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 289 Original Medicare patients and 1,002 services for Melissa M. Farris. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa M. Farris's NPI number?
- 1205259942. 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 M. Farris, 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 | 289 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,002 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)607 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)128 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)71 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)66 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Melissa M. Farris works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa M. Farris at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSaint Joseph, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260006
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa M. Farris is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 5202 Faraon St, Suite ASaint Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 271‑1067
- 5204 N Belt Hwy Entrance A, Mosaic Life CareSt Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 383‑8180
- 5210 N Belt Hwy, Suite DSaint Joseph, MO 64506
- 5210 N Belt Hwy Entrance B, Mosaic Life CareSaint Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 271‑1330
- 5210 N Belt Hwy Entrance C, Mosaic Life CareSt Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 271‑1361
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa M. Farris as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heartland Regional Medical Center394 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Saint Joseph
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heartland Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205259942 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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