Melissa Kost, MD
NPI 1477811214 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Kost, MD is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1477811214).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477811214
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-12442 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 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
283 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 95 | $194 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 89 | $45 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 33 | $157 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 20 | $72 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-30
- Last updated
- 2021-06-01
- Certified
- 2021-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Kost's NPI number?
- Melissa Kost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477811214, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Kost's specialty?
- Melissa Kost is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Kost located?
- Melissa Kost's practice location on file with NPPES is 4301 W Markham St # 520, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101.
- What is Melissa Kost's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Kost is (501) 686-6086.
- Does Melissa Kost accept Medicare?
- Melissa Kost is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Kost's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Kost's NPI (1477811214) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.