Melissa Farris, APRN
NPI 1205259942 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Saint Joseph, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Farris, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Saint Joseph, MO (NPI 1205259942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205259942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2014000691 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
872 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 607 | $77 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 128 | $102 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 71 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 66 | $53 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$102 (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 | 238 | 62 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 220 | 57 |
| Omeprazole | 192 | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 191 | 62 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 145 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 136 | 37 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$714 across 39 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 5325 Faraon St.St. Joseph, MO 64506-3488Phone: (816) 271-6122Fax: (816) 271-6019
- 5325 Faraon St.St. Joseph, MO 64506-3488Phone: (816) 271-6122Fax: (816) 271-6019
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-01-31
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Farris's NPI number?
- Melissa Farris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205259942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Farris's specialty?
- Melissa Farris is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Farris located?
- Melissa Farris's practice location on file with NPPES is 5210 N Belt Hwy, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-1211.
- What is Melissa Farris's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Farris is (816) 271-4993.
- Does Melissa Farris accept Medicare?
- Melissa Farris is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Farris's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Farris's NPI (1205259942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.