Melissa Kjos, M.D.
NPI 1164861340 · Family Medicine Physician · Pocatello, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Kjos, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pocatello, ID (NPI 1164861340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164861340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MRM-1348 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
113 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 95 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 18 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$76 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 244 | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 210 | 51 |
| Lisinopril | 173 | 41 |
| Omeprazole | 151 | 43 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 148 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 121 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-20
- Last updated
- 2013-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Kjos's NPI number?
- Melissa Kjos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164861340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Kjos's specialty?
- Melissa Kjos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Kjos located?
- Melissa Kjos's practice location on file with NPPES is 465 Memorial Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201-4008.
- What is Melissa Kjos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Kjos is (208) 282-4700.
- Does Melissa Kjos accept Medicare?
- Melissa Kjos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Kjos's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Kjos's NPI (1164861340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.