Melissa De Costa , APRN
Nurse Practitioner • Kingwood, TX
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Melissa De Costa, APRN is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Kingwood, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Melissa De Costa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2031 WILDERNESS POINT DR.
Melissa De Costa is affiliated with Ramakrishna V Chava Md Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, initial nursing facility visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2031 Wilderness Point Dr
Kingwood, TX 773392238
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2018
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Kingwood, TX
Practicing in Kingwood, TX (4894 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99308
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
|
3,355 | 267 | $130.00 | $61.13 |
|
99309
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
|
1,347 | 240 | $175.00 | $87.59 |
|
99306
Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day
|
169 | 136 | $300.00 | $148.41 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-02-06NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 163W00000X
(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 163W00000X
(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363LA2100X
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Ramakrishna V Chava Md Pa
22999 Hwy 59 N, Kingwood, TX 773394439
Phone: 2813126313
Ramakrishna V Chava Md Pa
710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 770903402
Phone: 2814401000
Ramakrishna V Chava Md Pa
23450 Pine Shadows Ln, Porter, TX 773656420
Phone: 2813542155
Ramakrishna V Chava Md Pa
19002 Mckay Dr, Humble, TX 773385701
Phone: 2814466148
Ramakrishna V Chava Md Pa
18839 Mckay Dr, Humble, TX 773385721
Phone: 2814463655
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered Nurse (License #RN2302573 in MA)
Recorded as MELISSA DE COSTA, APRN
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2031 WILDERNESS POINT DR, KINGWOOD, TX 773392238 (Tel: 8324556468)
Registered at 2031 WILDERNESS POINT DR, KINGWOOD, TX 773392238 (Tel: 8324556468)
Recorded as MELISSA DE COSTA, REGISTERED NURSE
Registered Nurse (License #RN767587 in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2031 Wilderness Point Dr
Kingwood, TX 773392238
Phone: 8324556468
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