Melissa L. Black, W/LCSW
Patients across MO can see Melissa L. Black, W/LCSW in person in Farmington or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 2003), she has been practicing for over 23 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
118 West Pine Plaza, Farmington, MO 63640
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202362.53/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-21.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
43
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePercentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Taxonomy: 1041C0700X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Social Work Care With Melissa L. Black
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa L. Black for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Farmington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melissa L. Black
NPI records show Dr. Black as active with telehealth listed in Farmington, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (573) 701-0330.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa L. Black
Practice Location
118 West Pine Plaza, Farmington, MO 63640
Mailing Address
118 West Pine Plaza, Farmington, MO 63640
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