MELISSA S. PHILLIPS MD – NPI #1013120815
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

MELISSA PHILLIPS is a surgeon located in KNOXVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013120815 to MELISSA PHILLIPS on May 08, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MELISSA PHILLIPS LAPINSKA. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Feb 28, 2020. 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 PHILLIPS below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA S. PHILLIPS

NPI Number
1013120815
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA S. PHILLIPS
Former Name: MELISSA PHILLIPS LAPINSKA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1934 ALCOA HWY STE D285
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 305-9620 Fax: (865) 525-3460
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 28, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MELISSA PHILLIPS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTN1525023
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
TN MD47588
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2005
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 PHILLIPS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
      1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

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