Melissa Hackbarth Payson, PA-C
Melissa Hackbarth Payson is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in Issaquah, WA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WA can see Melissa Hackbarth Payson, PA-C in person in Issaquah or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and parkinson. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.84/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 18% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1656dNPPES updated 2021-11-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
751 Ne Blakely Dr Ste 4020, Issaquah, WA 98029-6201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202382.84/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better72.13%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+67 pts)
72.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
71
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
40
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
61
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $533
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Parkinson's Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$444 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 2024, attributed to Melissa Hackbarth Payson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 9, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AS0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Melissa Hackbarth Payson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Hackbarth Payson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Issaquah 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 Hackbarth Payson
Dr. Payson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Issaquah, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 313-7077.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Hackbarth Payson
Practice Location
751 Ne Blakely Dr Ste 4020, Issaquah, WA 98029-6201
Mailing Address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
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