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MELISSA DAWN BOWERS MD
NPI 1023242625
Family Medicine in Beaufort, SC

Active since May 11, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
272 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY, SUITE 320, BEAUFORT, SC 29906(843) 521-4357(843) 521-4566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melissa Dawn Bowers Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELISSA DAWN BOWERS MD (NPI 1023242625) is an individual family medicine provider in Beaufort, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (MD 37539) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023242625
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA DAWN BOWERSCredential: MD
Location Address272 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY, SUITE 320Beaufort, SC 29906-3702
Mailing Address272 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Suite 320Beaufort, SC 29906-3702 · (843) 521-4357 · Fax (843) 521-4566
Phone(843) 521-4357
Fax(843) 521-4566
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2017
✔ NPI 1023242625 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · MD 37539
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
272 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY, Beaufort, SC 29906
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Dawn Bowers Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587980867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150304000445
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Bowers reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fetter Health Care Network, Inc
34 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
302 MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 111
Walterboro, SC 29488
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1982124301 (South Carolina)
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962737601 (843) 549-6853
Hampton Regional Medical Center
35 mi
Rural
595 CAROLINA AVE WEST
Varnville, SC 29944
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487651949 (803) 943-1217

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number420067
Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hampton Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Varnville, SC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420072
Location595 West Carolina AvenueVarnville, SC 29944 · Hampton County
Emergency services

Allendale County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Fairfax, SC
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number421300
Location1787 Allendale Fairfax RdFairfax, SC 29827 · Allendale County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29906 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers14 claims27 services$6.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims29 services$42.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims78 services$2.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$20.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$117.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$207.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ANDREA SAFFER BARRADAS DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
272 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY, SUITE 320
BEAUFORT, SC 29906
Beaufort County (843) 521-4357

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Bowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Bowers is 1023242625. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2009.

Where is Melissa Bowers located?

Melissa Bowers practices at 272 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite 320, Beaufort, SC 29906. The listed phone number is (843) 521-4357.

What is Melissa Bowers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Melissa Bowers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Bowers is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Bowers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Bowers reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Fetter Health Care Network, Inc (Walterboro, SC) and Hampton Regional Medical Center (Varnville, SC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Bowers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Bowers accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Bowers as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Melissa Bowers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Bowers is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Hampton Regional Medical Center and Allendale County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Bowers was last updated on February 8, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.