JAMES W. MELISI M.D. – NPI #1679532329
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

JAMES MELISI is a neurological surgeon located in RICHMOND, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679532329 to JAMES MELISI on March 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Feb 26, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES MELISI below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES W. MELISI

NPI Number
1679532329
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES W. MELISI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1651 N PARHAM RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229-4605
Phone: (804) 288-8204 Fax: (804) 282-6223
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 VA 0101048997

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER - Graduated 1986
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES MELISI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      8260 ATLEE ROAD
      MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23116
    • BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
      13710 ST FRANCIS BOULEVARD
      MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23114
    • BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
      5801 BREMO RD
      RICHMOND, VA 23226
    • HENRICO DOCTORS' HOSPITAL
      1602 SKIPWITH ROAD
      RICHMOND, VA 23229
    • RAPPAHANNOCK GENERAL HOSPITAL
      101 HARRIS ROAD
      KILMARNOCK, VA 22482
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AT HOME CARE
      8149 WALNUT GROVE ROAD
      MECHANICSVLLE, VA 23111

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