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Dr. Melissa Chiston, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Rheumatology Physician · Rheumatology Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Ames, IA
- NPI 1134440886
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3500 University Blvd
Ames, IA 500108676
(515) 239-4775
fax (515) 239-3045 - Mailing address
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1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 500105469
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 23, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- Iowa #48288 · Colorado #DR.0056562 · North Carolina #2013-00259 · Minnesota #54317
- Medicaid
- CO #35135107
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134440886. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
10,534
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$305,034
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 2,400 | 28 | $23 | |
J1745 |
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | 1,220 | 11 | $33 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 997 | 413 | $119 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 921 | 372 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 737 | 335 | $10 | |
86140 |
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | 713 | 341 | $5 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 708 | 308 | $8 | |
85651 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated | 393 | 241 | $4 | |
85652 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | 320 | 213 | $3 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 213 | 59 | $59 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 263. This provider delivers 40× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,462
Patients
657
Total drug cost
$338,711
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 556 | 157 | $6,872 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 550 | 137 | $23,628 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 365 | 113 | $28,747 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 201 | 55 | $11,392 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 154 | 38 | $1,767 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 147 | 45 | $2,070 |
| Sulfasalazine | Generic | 102 | 21 | $2,070 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 74 | 22 | $1,024 |
| Folic Acid | Generic | 70 | 20 | $429 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 55 | 13 | $2,388 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Chiston's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Chiston practices Rheumatology Physician in Ames, IA.
Where does Dr. Melissa Chiston practice?
Dr. Melissa Chiston practices at 3500 University Blvd, Ames, IA 500108676. Office phone: 5152394775.
What is Dr. Melissa Chiston's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Chiston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134440886, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Chiston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Chiston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Chiston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (HCPCS J1745); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.