Melissa Kester, DNP, ARNP
NPI 1053712513 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Kester, DNP, ARNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1053712513).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053712513
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP60481745 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
142 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 52 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $85 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 26 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $120 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 15 | $48 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$120 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 64 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 53 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 52 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 45 | 14 |
| Chlorthalidone | 45 | 15 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-09-15
- Last updated
- 2021-02-23
- Certified
- 2021-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Kester's NPI number?
- Melissa Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053712513, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Kester's specialty?
- Melissa Kester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Kester located?
- Melissa Kester's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Boren Ave Ste 1520, Seattle, WA 98104-3560.
- What is Melissa Kester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Kester is (206) 292-0700.
- Does Melissa Kester accept Medicare?
- Melissa Kester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Kester's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Kester's NPI (1053712513) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.