Melody K Kern, ARNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Cedar Falls, IA

Melody K Kern, ARNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Her current practice location is 715 W 1st St Ste 2, Cedar Falls, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 961-1771.

Melody K Kern is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number A13708) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1154800332.

Contact Information

Melody K Kern, ARNP
715 W 1st St Ste 2,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-2617
(319) 961-1771
(319) 575-6059

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelody K Kern
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner - Family
Location715 W 1st St Ste 2, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154800332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2018
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951645696
  • Enrollment ID: I20181206000524

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melody K Kern such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154800332NPI-NPPES
0076372MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family A13708 (Iowa)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melody K Kern allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSignify Health Medical Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750845863
PECOS PAC ID: 2163764424
Enrollment ID: O20191217001453

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melody K Kern is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melody K Kern, ARNP
715 W 1st St Ste 2,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-2617

Ph: (319) 961-1771
Melody K Kern, ARNP
715 W 1st St Ste 2,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-2617

Ph: (319) 961-1771

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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