MELANIE R. CRUTCHFIELD WHITTEN M.D. – NPI #1124377767
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.

MELANIE CRUTCHFIELD WHITTEN is a surgeon located in MEMPHIS, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124377767 to MELANIE CRUTCHFIELD WHITTEN on August 29, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MELANIE CRUTCHFIELD. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 last updated on May 07, 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 MELANIE CRUTCHFIELD WHITTEN below.

NPI Profile for
MELANIE R. CRUTCHFIELD WHITTEN

NPI Number
1124377767
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELANIE R. CRUTCHFIELD WHITTEN
Former Name: MELANIE CRUTCHFIELD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 478-0900 Fax: (901) 266-6415
2 Other location(s):
1377 S Germantown Rd
Germantown, TN 38138-2225
Phone: (901) 516-6792
Fax: (901) 266-6458
1801 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-3942
Phone: (901) 516-6792
Fax: (901) 266-6458
Mailing address
1211 UNION AVE STE 330
MEMPHIS, TN 38104-6655
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 07, 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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
AZ 60403

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

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
MELANIE CRUTCHFIELD WHITTEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE
      2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
      COLUMBUS, GA 31995

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