Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Critical Care" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. She went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. She is a member of the group practice University Of Arkansas and her current practice location is 4301 W Markham St # 520, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 686-6086.

Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E-12442) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1477811214.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost, MD
4301 W Markham St # 520,
Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
(501) 686-6086
(016) 868-5515



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Ruffalo Kost
GenderFemale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location4301 W Markham St # 520, Little Rock, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477811214
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/30/2012
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274840335
  • Enrollment ID: I20190807001754

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477811214NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care E-12442 (Arkansas)Primary
208600000XSurgery R2962 (Kentucky)Secondary
208600000XSurgery ME133738 (Florida)Secondary
208600000XSurgery E-12442 (Arkansas)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program R2962 (Kentucky)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uams Medical CenterLittle rock, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Arkansas40825289551121

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588654016
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20031219000706

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Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346230968
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20040115000431

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Entity NameArkansas Childrens Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598773079
PECOS PAC ID: 2769477744
Enrollment ID: O20040419000796

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost, MD
4301 W Markham St # 783,
Little Rock, AR 72205-7101

Ph: (501) 686-8000
Dr Melissa Ruffalo Kost, MD
4301 W Markham St # 520,
Little Rock, AR 72205-7101

Ph: (501) 686-6086

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Charles Wesley Wagner, MD
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Oleksiy Gudz, M.D.,PHD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4301 W Markham St # 520-2, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Dr. Jonathan Amarkwei Laryea, MB CHB
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