MELISSA H. FRIES MD – NPI #1982696852
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

MELISSA FRIES is a physician located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982696852 to MELISSA FRIES on August 17, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on May 17, 2011. 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 MELISSA FRIES below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA H. FRIES

NPI Number
1982696852
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA H. FRIES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
106 IRVING ST NW STE 3800
DEPT. OF OB/GYN
WASHINGTON, DC 20010-2967
Phone: (202) 877-6093 Fax: (202) 877-8695
Mailing address
14512 KINGS GRANT ST
NORTH POTOMAC, MD 20878-2570
Phone: (301) 610-6651 Fax: (301) 295-0764
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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)
MD D0059954
207SG0201X
- Medical Genetics / Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
MD D0059954

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
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F. EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
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
MELISSA FRIES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
      110 IRVING STREET NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20010

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