Active NPI 1487616959 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melissa R Kennedy , PA

Physician Assistant • Buffalo, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melissa Kennedy, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Buffalo, MN. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Melissa Kennedy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 755 CROSSROADS CAMPUS DR NE.

Melissa Kennedy is affiliated with Allina Health System and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

755 Crossroads Campus Dr Ne

Buffalo, MN 553135074

Telephone 7636846300

Fax 7636846305

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Allina Health System Facility NPI 1245775642

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Buffalo, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +8.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kennedy (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Buffalo Specialty Average (13.8 Years) 13.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	93	$408.50	$105.47
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	126	80	$17.00	$8.60
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	62	46	$39.90	$8.29
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	51	36	$45.20	$9.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	39	$288.90	$75.44
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	44	35	$29.40	$6.18
G2211 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's	35	23	$62.60	$13.42
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	29	29	$413.90	$107.64
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	23	20	$36.80	$7.61
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	21	21	$28.10	$27.54
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	21	18	$49.40	$10.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	14	$572.40	$149.04
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	17	17	$110.00	$81.82
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	16	15	$63.00	$13.12
91322 Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im	15	15	$151.40	$148.01
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose	15	15	$24.62	$24.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	164	87	$17.00	$8.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	85	$394.40	$106.75
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	81	49	$39.90	$8.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	38	$279.70	$75.08
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	42	30	$29.40	$6.26
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	39	27	$45.20	$9.52
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	37	32	$49.40	$10.35
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	36	24	$36.80	$7.61
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	24	24	$402.80	$108.70
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	20	15	$78.80	$16.46
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	19	13	$37.80	$7.91
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	18	13	$14.70	$3.11
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	16	16	$63.00	$13.12
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	12	12	$27.30	$26.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	148	75	$17.00	$2.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	94	$378.70	$108.86
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	66	47	$38.00	$8.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	45	$266.40	$76.52
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	39	31	$28.00	$6.38
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	34	22	$43.00	$9.59
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	33	33	$387.70	$111.41
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	29	25	$75.00	$16.61
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	29	27	$60.00	$13.22
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	22	16	$14.00	$3.15
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	21	14	$36.00	$8.02
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$27.00	$26.46
U0005 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within	18	15	$25.00	$24.76
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	18	15	$229.60	$74.29
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	18	15	$35.00	$7.71
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	17	17	$51.00	$49.98
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	17	16	$47.00	$10.44
0134A Fee covid-19 vac 14 res	16	16	$100.00	$38.89
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	13	$529.80	$153.04
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	13	13	$208.00	$76.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	114	72	$17.00	$3.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	61	$304.00	$110.37
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	58	52	$38.00	$8.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	38	$210.00	$77.73
U0005 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within	34	31	$25.00	$25.00
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	34	31	$229.60	$75.00
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	29	24	$28.00	$6.47
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	29	26	$43.00	$9.38
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	24	24	$60.00	$13.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	22	22	$323.00	$113.13
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	19	19	$26.00	$17.01
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	18	18	$75.00	$16.80
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	17	14	$47.00	$10.56
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	17	12	$35.00	$7.77
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	11	$409.00	$153.96
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	13	13	$48.00	$48.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	109	83	$17.00	$2.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	79	$304.00	$91.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	62	$208.00	$63.59
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	62	53	$36.00	$8.42
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	37	37	$26.00	$16.82
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	30	30	$46.00	$46.00
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	28	20	$41.00	$9.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	25	$408.00	$124.80
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	27	20	$208.00	$63.97
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	21	20	$27.00	$6.45
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	20	19	$57.00	$13.32
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	19	17	$34.00	$8.03
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	19	12	$33.00	$7.72
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	18	18	$326.00	$99.52
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	18	17	$13.00	$3.15
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	17	13	$126.00	$39.04
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	17	15	$45.00	$10.50
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	13	12	$71.00	$15.32
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	12	12	$21.00	$17.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	102	$293.00	$90.61
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	133	76	$17.00	$2.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	85	$199.00	$62.15
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	32	27	$35.00	$9.21
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	30	30	$319.00	$97.10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	24	$396.00	$121.64
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	28	27	$26.00	$16.48
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	27	21	$40.00	$10.57
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	25	22	$26.00	$7.04
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	22	22	$43.73	$42.85
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	22	17	$13.00	$3.45
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	20	18	$43.00	$11.05
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	18	15	$32.00	$8.46
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	16	16	$55.00	$14.58
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	13	13	$69.00	$18.30
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin	12	11	$10.00	$2.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	77	$275.00	$89.92
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	86	62	$17.00	$2.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	51	$186.00	$60.68
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	21	$373.00	$121.61
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	21	19	$26.00	$7.82
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	19	16	$13.00	$3.84
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	16	16	$26.00	$20.39
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	16	15	$32.00	$9.40
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	14	14	$284.00	$97.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	55	$275.00	$88.62
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	68	47	$17.00	$2.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	41	$186.00	$59.01
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	36	30	$373.00	$120.63
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	21	13	$51.00	$17.13
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	21	18	$32.00	$10.45
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	17	12	$40.00	$13.05
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	14	12	$13.00	$4.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-10

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 9906

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

645076800 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Allina Health System

755 Crossroads Campus Dr Ne, Buffalo, MN 553135074

Phone: 7636846300

Allina Health System

2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Phone: 6122627476

Allina Health System

4300 Edgewood Dr Ne, St Michael, MN 553764588

Phone: 7637444000

Allina Health System

755 Crossroads Campus Dr Ne, Buffalo, MN 553135074

Phone: 7636846300

Allina Health System

2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Allina Health System

440 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 553021109

Phone: 3206825225

Allina Health System

303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN 553131947

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

11 Associated Practitioners

Jessica Stageberg , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

NPI 1063802155

Nurse Practitioner

Wade Crews , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1154763225

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Karen Klement , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1326933755

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Dr. Jacquelyn Newell , DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1346992757

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Brenda Lenz , PhD, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1366797946

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Kimberly Bursch-Tewalt , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1447857669

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2023

Registered at 755 CROSSROADS CAMPUS DR NE, BUFFALO, MN 553135074 (Tel: 7636846300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2023

Registered at 2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554071321 (Tel: 6122629000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2023

Physician Assistant (License #9906 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active June 03, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2016

Registered at 303 CATLIN ST, BUFFALO, MN 553131947 (Tel: 7636825225)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2016

Registered at 303 CATLIN ST, BUFFALO, MN 553131947 (Tel: 7636825225)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2016

Recorded as MELISSA KENNEDY, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #9906 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487616959

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 03, 2006

Last Update: May 23, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2925 Chicago Ave

Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Phone: 6122629000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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