MELISSA P. CHEERS MD – NPI #1801235742
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
MELISSA CHEERS is a thoracic surgeon located in IDAHO FALLS, ID. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801235742 to MELISSA CHEERS on June 24, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MELISSA PRATHER. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 17, 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 CHEERS below.
NPI Profile for
MELISSA P. CHEERS
(about 13 years ago)
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404-7541 Phone: (208) 600-6155 Fax: (208) 800-6158
3 Other location(s):
Johnson City, TN 37604-2361
Phone: (423) 282-0751
Fax: (423) 282-1577
Kingsport, TN 37660-7475
Phone: (423) 230-5000
Fax: (423) 390-6852
Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
Phone: (865) 305-9230
Fax: (865) 305-8894
ATLANTA, GA 30384-7381 Phone: Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary) |
ID | 9861675 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MELISSA CHEERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
- WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
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