MELISSA M. ALLEN MD – NPI #1578909396
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

MELISSA ALLEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in AUGUSTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578909396 to MELISSA ALLEN on May 20, 2013. 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 207XP3100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 28, 2019. 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 ALLEN below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA M. ALLEN

NPI Number
1578909396
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA M. ALLEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912-0001
Phone: (706) 721-8623 Fax: (706) 721-1459
Mailing address
1120 15TH ST STE BI1056
AUGUSTA, GA 30912-0004
Phone: (706) 721-3813 Fax:
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
207XP3100X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 GA 83373
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 MN 57954

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
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
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

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