Quick answers
- Does Melissa M. Kuehl accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa M. Kuehl 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. Kuehl see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 510 Original Medicare patients and 547 services for Melissa M. Kuehl. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa M. Kuehl's NPI number?
- 1912380361. 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. Kuehl, 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 | 510 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 547 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)441 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)79 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Heart failure54%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
Hospitals where Melissa M. Kuehl works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa M. Kuehl 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.
- Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040055
- Choctaw Nation Health Services AuthorityTalihina, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370172
- Eastern Oklahoma Medical CenterPoteau, OK · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 371337
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
- Mercy Hospital OzarkOzark, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041303
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa M. Kuehl is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 314‑5175
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa M. Kuehl as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities372 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912380361 |
| 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