MELISSA M. SMITH MD – NPI #1891057915
Pediatrics

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

MELISSA SMITH is a physician located in CHAPEL HILL, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891057915 to MELISSA SMITH on June 14, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0203X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 20, 2025. 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 SMITH below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA M. SMITH

NPI Number
1891057915
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA M. SMITH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
417 MACNIDER
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Phone: (919) 843-1038 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-4220
Phone: (984) 974-1000
Pediatric Education Ofc
CB 7593
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
Phone: (919) 966-6669
Mailing address
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE OFFICE CB 7221
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599-0001
Phone: (919) 843-1038 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 20, 2025

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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
2080P0203X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Primary)
NC 2015-01474
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology
NC 2015-01474

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
417 MACNIDER,
CHAPEL HILL, NC 77025-1669

Additional Information

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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