Physician Profile
Based in Tucson, AZ, Melissa M. Rasmussen, DO is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Melissa graduated from New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology in 1997. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 901 Medicare patients across 967 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep).
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4001 E SUNRISE DR
Tucson, AZ 85718
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Most searched procedures
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
Occupational Health
Office procedures
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
Sleep Health
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
967 services · 901 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less | Procedure | 12001 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
27 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older) | Treatment | 90715 |
17 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
17 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
331 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
218 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
91 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
72 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Rasmussen is a family doctor in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Dr. Rasmussen is listed at 4001 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (520) 209-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Rasmussen's National Provider Identifier is 1386671220. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Rasmussen attended New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Rasmussen has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rasmussen performs procedures including simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine and administration of vaccine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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