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Active NPI 1376557264 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa A Gaines , MD

Internal Medicine • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Gaines, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2004, Dr. Gaines delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3525 S NATIONAL AVE STE 207.

Dr. Gaines maintains professional affiliations with Lester E Cox Medical Centers, Cherry Health Center, Llc 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, 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, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3525 S National Ave Ste 207

Springfield, MO 658077315

Telephone 4172699220
Fax 4172699229
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Regional Services Facility NPI 1003980228

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs -0.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.2 Yrs
State Avg: 25.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
147 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (2747 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gaines (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 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
568 345 $299.40 $118.24
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
540 312 $52.80 $15.46
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
389 259 $14.40 $8.65
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
262 171 $404.41 $166.89
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
83 21 $68.15 $12.97
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes
52 50 $92.09 $51.12
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
50 50 $40.40 $29.84
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity
46 40 $781.20 $255.33
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle
28 28 $57.47 $56.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
24 21 $199.62 $83.72
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
22 22 $63.00 $61.74
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity
19 18 $554.40 $188.79
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
18 18 $65.43 $19.81
99474 Self measured blood pressure measurements
17 13 $31.53 $15.01
99483 Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 50 minutes
17 17 $566.40 $250.11
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes
17 12 $378.88 $118.88
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
13 13 $270.00 $119.61
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
12 12 $255.60 $76.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-05-20
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MO 2016014884

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RH0002X

State License MO 2015014884

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cherry Health Center, Llc

607 W Battlefield St, Springfield, MO 658074123

Phone: 4178692000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1819 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658042217

Phone: 4172699220

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Nolan Snider , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1124007653

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stephanie Rich , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1255081253

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Nabil Kamel , MD

Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

NPI 1326080276

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Rosen , MD

Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

NPI 1437240520

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melissa Knudsen , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1447096508

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Catharine Sellers , C-A, GNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1457326738

CA, GNP

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address May 20, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 802843, KANSAS CITY, MO 641802843 (Tel: 4177306430)

NPI Profile Active September 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2017

Registered at 3525 S NATIONAL AVE STE 207, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658077315 (Tel: 4172699220)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 4046, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658084046 (Tel: (417) 269-5712)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2017

Recorded as MELISSA GAINES, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #2015014884 in MO)

NPI Profile Active June 08, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 08, 2015

Registered at 8533 E 32ND ST N, WICHITA, KS 672262611 (Tel: 3162932622)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 08, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 1358, WICHITA, KS 672011358 (Tel: 3162933429)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 08, 2015

Recorded as MELISSA GAINES, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 08, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #04-31578 in KS)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376557264
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 28, 2006
Last Update: May 20, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 802843

Kansas City, MO 641802843

Phone: 4177306430

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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