Quick answers
- Does Melody B. Nelsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melody B. Nelsen 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 Melody B. Nelsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 656 Original Medicare patients and 234,505 services for Melody B. Nelsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melody B. Nelsen's NPI number?
- 1669519930. 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 Melody B. Nelsen, 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 | 656 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 234,505 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)68,474 services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)66,530 services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)47,800 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)13,325 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)11,611 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure65%
- High cholesterol55%
- Depression29%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Melody B. Nelsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melody B. Nelsen 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.
- Bitterroot Health - Daly HospitalHamilton, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271340
- Providence St Joseph Medical CenterPolson, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271343
- St James HospitalButte, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270017
- St. Patrick HospitalMissoula, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270014
- Steele Memorial Medical CenterSalmon, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131305
Practice locations
Addresses where Melody B. Nelsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 W Broadway StMissoula, MT 59802 (406) 721‑5600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melody B. Nelsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Western Montana Clinic PC44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Missoula
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missoula, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Western Montana Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669519930 |
| 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