Melissa Ann Saftner, CNM - Medicare Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm) in Minneapolis, MN

Melissa Ann Saftner, CNM is a medicare enrolled "Advanced Practice Midwife" in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from nursing school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm). She is a member of the group practice Fairview Express Care and her current practice location is 606 24th Ave S Ste 300, Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (612) 273-7111.

Melissa Ann Saftner is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number CNM41) 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 1093948374.

Contact Information

Melissa Ann Saftner, CNM
606 24th Ave S Ste 300,
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1437
(612) 273-7111
Not Available



Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Ann Saftner
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Nurse Midwife (cnm)
Experience15 Years
Location606 24th Ave S Ste 300, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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:
  • Melissa Ann Saftner graduated from nursing school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093948374
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/02/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/12/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800941139
  • Enrollment ID: I20120314000707

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Ann Saftner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093948374NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367A00000XAdvanced Practice Midwife CNM41 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fairview Express Care33756451791523

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Entity NameUniversity Of Minnesota Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477598118
PECOS PAC ID: 9830001189
Enrollment ID: O20031104000532

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Entity NameFairview Express Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053952606
PECOS PAC ID: 3375645179
Enrollment ID: O20081028000548

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Entity NameUniversity Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053795187
PECOS PAC ID: 9133423304
Enrollment ID: O20160209000524

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Entity NameAllina Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457657249
PECOS PAC ID: 4587573613
Enrollment ID: O20221213001713

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa Ann Saftner, CNM
606 24th Ave S Ste 300,
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1437

Ph: (612) 273-7111
Melissa Ann Saftner, CNM
606 24th Ave S Ste 300,
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1437

Ph: (612) 273-7111

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Advanced Practice Midwife Nurses in Minneapolis, MN

Claire C Nelson, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-873-2203    Fax: 612-904-4273
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Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Susanna Goldstein,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Heather Christopher, APRN, CNM
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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