Melissa B King-Biggs, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Melissa B King-Biggs is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in St Paul, MN with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(651) 254-7670St Paul, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Melissa B King-Biggs, MD has been part of the St Paul medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine graduate since 1985, she brings 41+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 129 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in St Paul41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5346dNPPES updated 2011-10-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

401 Phalen Boulevard Mail Stop 41102d, St Paul, MN 55101-5302

Fax: (651) 254-7676
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

41.8%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-41 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

230

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

251

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,577

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $928k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+20%)40%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$73 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Melissa B King-Biggs's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.41 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1985

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in St PaulAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8100 34th Ave S 21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-1672

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Melissa B King-Biggs

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa B King-Biggs for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to St Paul 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 B King-Biggs

NPI records show Dr. King-Biggs as active with telehealth listed in St Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-7670.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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