DR. MELODY COVINGTON MD
NPI 1063774461
Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Melody Covington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melody Covington is 1063774461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2012.

Q: What is Melody Covington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melody Covington was last updated on July 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since June 12, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5970 FAIRVIEW RD STE 700, CHARLOTTE, NC 28210(704) 997-9661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2022, Sep 28, 2021, Mar 23, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Melody Covington Md NPPES

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

DR. MELODY COVINGTON MD (NPI 1063774461) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-00838) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063774461

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RB0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELODY COVINGTONCredential: MD

Location Address5970 FAIRVIEW RD STE 700Charlotte, NC 28210-2114

Mailing Address5970 Fairview Rd Ste 700Charlotte, NC 28210-2114 · (704) 997-9661

Phone(704) 997-9661

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJune 12, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2022

✔ NPI 1063774461 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RB0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-00838✔ Licensed in SC · MD40316

Definition

An internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD40316 (SC)

5970 FAIRVIEW RD STE 700, Charlotte, NC 28210

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

Dr. Melody Covington 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 ID6800197542

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250429000485

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ABUNDANT HEALTH & VITALITY ASSOCIATES PLLC

Internal Medicine (Obesity Medicine)

5970 FAIRVIEW RD STE 700
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Mecklenburg County (704) 997-6661

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 Melody Covington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melody Covington is 1063774461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2012.

Where is Melody Covington located?

Melody Covington practices at 5970 Fairview Rd Ste 700, Charlotte, NC 28210. The listed phone number is (704) 997-9661.

What is Melody Covington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

Is Melody Covington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melody Covington 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.

What insurance does Melody Covington accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Melody Covington 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melody Covington was last updated on July 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.