Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler, APN, WHNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Newton, IL

Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler, APN, WHNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health" in Newton, Illinois. She graduated from nursing school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Atwood Medical Llc and her current practice location is 500 S Scott Ave, Newton, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 783-2144.

Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 209009713) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1134469364.

Contact Information

Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler, APN, WHNP
500 S Scott Ave,
Newton, IL 62448-1665
(618) 783-2144
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMrs Melissa N Kuenstler
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience12 Years
Location500 S Scott Ave, Newton, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler graduated from nursing school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134469364
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/25/2013
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486892510
  • Enrollment ID: I20130601000114

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134469364NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LW0102XNurse Practitioner - Women's Health 209009713 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carle Richland Memorial HospitalOlney, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Atwood Medical Llc58907787402

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. Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAtwood Medical Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760688642
PECOS PAC ID: 5890778740
Enrollment ID: O20040610001500
Entity NameRichland Memorial Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467492124
PECOS PAC ID: 3870565732
Enrollment ID: O20040811000131

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. Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler 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
Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler, APN, WHNP
800 E Locust St,
Olney, IL 62450-2553

Ph: (618) 395-7340
Mrs Melissa N Kuenstler, APN, WHNP
500 S Scott Ave,
Newton, IL 62448-1665

Ph: (618) 783-2144

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