Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Kost, MD
Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Little Rock, AR
- NPI 1477811214
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4301 W Markham St # 520
Little Rock, AR 722057101
(501) 686-6086
fax (016) 868-5515 - Mailing address
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4301 W Markham St # 783
Little Rock, AR 722057101
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 1, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2086S0102X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Arkansas #E-12442 · Kentucky #R2962 · Florida #ME133738
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477811214. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
231
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$30,830
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 94 | 57 | $193 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 51 | 30 | $46 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 39 | 39 | $158 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 26 | 25 | $73 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 21 | 19 | $110 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Kost's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Kost practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Melissa Kost practice?
Dr. Melissa Kost practices at 4301 W Markham St # 520, Little Rock, AR 722057101. Office phone: 5016866086.
What is Dr. Melissa Kost's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Kost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477811214, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Kost accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Kost accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Kost commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.