Melissa Puffenbarger, M.D.
NPI 1023377769 · Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Puffenbarger, M.D. is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1023377769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023377769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56472 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
4 documented practice locations
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1000 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40536-0001Phone: (859) 323-5901Fax: (859) 323-3040
- 615 S New Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63141Phone: (314) 251-6816
- 615 S New Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63141Phone: (314) 251-6816
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-15
- Last updated
- 2023-12-14
- Certified
- 2023-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Puffenbarger's NPI number?
- Melissa Puffenbarger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023377769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Puffenbarger's specialty?
- Melissa Puffenbarger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Puffenbarger located?
- Melissa Puffenbarger's practice location on file with NPPES is 231 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202-1821.
- What is Melissa Puffenbarger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Puffenbarger is (502) 629-6000.
- Does Melissa Puffenbarger accept Medicare?
- Melissa Puffenbarger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Puffenbarger's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Puffenbarger's NPI (1023377769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.