Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Melissa M. Forkner work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Melissa M. Forkner at 1 hospital: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Melissa M. Forkner see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Ankeny, IA, Adel, IA and Osceola, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Melissa M. Forkner's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Melissa M. Forkner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa M. Forkner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Melissa M. Forkner offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melissa M. Forkner offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Melissa M. Forkner?
- (515) 895-4560, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Melissa M. Forkner's NPI number?
- 1598473621. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melissa M. Forkner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa M. Forkner at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160083
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa M. Forkner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1275 SW State StAnkeny, IA 50023 (515) 895‑4560
- 1919 Green St, Adel Acres CenterAdel, IA 50003 (847) 235‑6130
- 444 N W View DrOsceola, IA 50213 (337) 991‑9276
- 444 N W View Dr, Southern Hills Spec CareOsceola, IA 50213 (737) 226‑6700
- 8525 Urbandale AveUrbandale, IA 50322 (515) 331‑0970
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa M. Forkner as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Curana Health of Iowa PLLC151 clinicians in the group
- CH Specialty Services IA PC136 clinicians in the group
- Tidd-Krafft Occupational and Physical Therapy PA30 clinicians in the group
- Karefirst Iowa PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ankeny
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ankeny, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598473621 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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