MELISSA T. GARRETT M.D. – NPI #1881910271
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

MELISSA GARRETT is a surgeon located in WATERLOO, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881910271 to MELISSA GARRETT on April 11, 2010. 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. 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 4 years ago on Feb 04, 2022. 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 GARRETT below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA T. GARRETT

NPI Number
1881910271
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA T. GARRETT
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1753 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 107
WATERLOO, IA 50701-4588
Phone: (319) 833-5907 Fax: (319) 833-5908
2 Other location(s):
200 Hawkins Dr
1500 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Phone: (319) 353-6425
1753 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 107
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: (319) 833-5907
Fax: (319) 833-5908
Mailing address
PO BOX 2758
WATERLOO, IA 50704-2758
Phone: (319) 235-5390 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 04, 2022

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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)		 IA MD45073

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
CVMS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1753 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 107,
WATERLOO, IA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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 GARRETT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALLEN HOSPITAL
      1825 LOGAN AVENUE
      WATERLOO, IA 50703
    • WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER
      312 9TH STREET SW
      WAVERLY, IA 50677

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