BRETT ALEX MELNIKOFF MD
NPI 1053774208
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Brett Melnikoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brett Melnikoff is 1053774208. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2016.

Q: What is Brett Melnikoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brett Melnikoff was last updated on June 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 04, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.7/100

CMS Quality Rating

2525 DESALES AVE STE F1009, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 624-5200(423) 697-2320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Brett Alex Melnikoff Md NPPES

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

BRETT ALEX MELNIKOFF MD (NPI 1053774208) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (68319) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and is a graduate of Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053774208

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameBRETT ALEX MELNIKOFFCredential: MD

Location Address2525 DESALES AVE STE F1009Chattanooga, TN 37404-1161

Mailing Address2501 Citico AveChattanooga, TN 37404-1127 · (423) 697-2000 · Fax (423) 697-2320

Phone(423) 624-5200

Fax(423) 697-2320

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSVirginia Tech Carilion School Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2023

NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2023

✔ NPI 1053774208 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 68319

Definition

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.

2525 DESALES AVE STE F1009, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Other Identifiers 1

Other68319TN · Tn License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brett Alex Melnikoff 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 ID3678860632

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230718000396

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

49 services49 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

35 services35 patients

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

30 services30 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

29 services29 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

17 services17 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number440091

Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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

$160.89 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.7/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

89.41

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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

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