Quick answers
- Does Melissa A. Virnig accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa A. Virnig 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 A. Virnig see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 625 services for Melissa A. Virnig. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa A. Virnig's NPI number?
- 1558379974. 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 A. Virnig, 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 | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 625 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 56 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)398 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)85 services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)35 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)24 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)23 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).
- Anxiety66%
- Depression65%
- High blood pressure49%
- High cholesterol47%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Melissa A. Virnig works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa A. Virnig 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.
- Cuyuna Regional Medical CenterCrosby, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241353
- Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical CenterBrainerd, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240075
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa A. Virnig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7115 Forthun Rd, Suite 105Baxter, MN 56425 (218) 454‑0090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa A. Virnig as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Behavioral Care of Colorado PC197 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Baxter
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baxter, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Behavioral Care of Colorado PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558379974 |
| 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