MELISSA R. KOST MD – NPI #1477811214
Surgery
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
MELISSA KOST is a surgeon located in LITTLE ROCK, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477811214 to MELISSA KOST on April 30, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MELISSA BETH RUFFALO. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care
The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 01, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MELISSA KOST below.
NPI Profile for
MELISSA R. KOST
(more than 14 years ago)
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205-7101 Phone: (501) 686-6086 Fax: 0168685515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205-7101 Phone: (501) 686-8000 Fax: (501) 526-5148
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 2086S0102X - Surgery / Surgical Critical Care (Primary) |
AR | E-12442 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
KY | R2962 |
| 208600000X - Surgery |
FL | ME133738 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MELISSA KOST is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- UAMS MEDICAL CENTER4301 WEST MARKHAM STREET MAIL SLOT 612
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
- UAMS MEDICAL CENTER4301 WEST MARKHAM STREET MAIL SLOT 612
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