Dr. Melissa A Gaines
Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Melissa A Gaines, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Springfield, Missouri. She attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Cox Medical Center Branson, Cox Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Springfield. Dr. Melissa A Gaines also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lester E Cox Medical Centers. Dr. Melissa A Gaines accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (417) 269-9220 to request Dr. Melissa A Gaines the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Melissa A Gaines |
| Former Name |
Melissa A Warner |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4789689191 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Melissa A Gaines attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1376557264
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 28, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 18, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Melissa A Gaines
Medical Licenses
Dr. Melissa A Gaines has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 2015014884 | Missouri |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Branson, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Springfield, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Springfield, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers
| Lester E Cox Medical Centers | 102 |
Practice Locations
3525 S National Ave
Ste 207
Springfield, MO 65807-7315
Phone: (417) 269-9220
Fax: (417) 269-9229
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, September 18, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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