Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Luce, PAC

Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Missoula, MT

  • NPI 1245250703
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 W Broadway St
Missoula, MT 598024008
(406) 329-7598
fax (406) 721-3907
Mailing address
Po Box 35100
Billings, MT 591075100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 10, 2024
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Montana #MED-PAC-LIC-198 · Montana #198

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245250703. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
227
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$18,161
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 156 119 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 21 $109
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 20 $56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 19 18 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in Missoula Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$277
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 4 $92.37
Pfizer INC. 4 $81.75
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 3 $52.10
Sobi, INC 1 $19.25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $17.65
Biogen, INC. 1 $13.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$258
Education
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
239
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$190,776
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 70 37 $2,381
Prednisone Generic 65 45 $482
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 25 0 $185,091
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 25 0 $1,584
Leflunomide Generic 22 0 $982
Alendronate Sodium Generic 19 0 $204
Tramadol Hcl Generic 13 0 $51

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melinda Luce's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Luce practices Physician Assistant in Missoula, MT.
Where does Dr. Melinda Luce practice?
Dr. Melinda Luce practices at 500 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 598024008. Office phone: 4063297598.
What is Dr. Melinda Luce's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Luce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245250703, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Luce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Luce accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Luce commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.