Quick answers
- Does Melissa A. Kirk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa A. Kirk 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. Kirk see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 246 services for Melissa A. Kirk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa A. Kirk's NPI number?
- 1720730542. 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. Kirk, 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 246 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 52 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)52 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 services
- Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes (99406)37 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 cholesterol48%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa A. Kirk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4114 1st AveNitro, WV 25143 (304) 755‑0119
- 5240 Maccorkle Ave SECharleston, WV 25304 (304) 926‑2300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa A. Kirk as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mountaineer Family Medicine, Inc.6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Nitro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nitro, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mountaineer Family Medicine, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720730542 |
| 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