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Melissa De Costa , APRN

Nurse Practitioner • Kingwood, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

2031 Wilderness Point Dr

Kingwood, TX 773392238

Telephone 8324556468

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Kingwood, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.3 Yrs
State Avg: 9.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Kingwood, TX (4894 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. De Costa (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Kingwood Specialty Average (13.3 Years) 13.3 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
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: 2025-02-06
Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX AP141214

(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.

Registered Nurse

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 163W00000X

State License MA RN2302573

(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.

Registered Nurse

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 163W00000X

State License TX RN767587

(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.

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363LA2100X

State License TX AP141214

Definition to come...

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

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

8 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 06, 2025

Registered Nurse (License #RN2302573 in MA)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 30, 2019

Recorded as MELISSA DE COSTA, APRN

NPI Profile Active March 09, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2019

Registered at 2031 WILDERNESS POINT DR, KINGWOOD, TX 773392238 (Tel: 8324556468)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2019

Registered at 2031 WILDERNESS POINT DR, KINGWOOD, TX 773392238 (Tel: 8324556468)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 09, 2019

Recorded as MELISSA DE COSTA, REGISTERED NURSE

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2019

Registered Nurse (License #RN767587 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 09, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235697137
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 09, 2019
Last Update: February 06, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2031 Wilderness Point Dr

Kingwood, TX 773392238

Phone: 8324556468

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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