MELISSA GIRALDO DUQUE MD
NPI 1073042784
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Melissa Giraldo Duque's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Giraldo Duque is 1073042784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2017.

Q: What is Melissa Giraldo Duque's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since June 06, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-6340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2024, Apr 14, 2023, Jun 6, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Melissa Giraldo Duque Md NPPES

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

MELISSA GIRALDO DUQUE MD (NPI 1073042784) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD481161) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073042784

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA GIRALDO DUQUECredential: MD

Location Address3600 FORBES AVE STE 140Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410

Mailing Address3600 Forbes Ave Ste 140Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410

Phone(412) 647-6340

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJune 6, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2024

✔ NPI 1073042784 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD481161

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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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 Giraldo Duque 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 ID5294005815

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230623000315

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

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

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

0.1 mi

Internal Medicine

3500 5TH AVE, 4TH FLOOR
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548433527 (412) 682-2434

Upmc Community Medicine Inc

0.2 mi

Pediatrics

200 LOTHROP ST, SUITE 9055 FORBES TOWER
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
1,182 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154457570 (412) 647-0943

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926

Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.

46 services46 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

29 services29 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530

Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390073

Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

77.5/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.61

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.4

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SHEKU KOMEH

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

SCOTT WAYNE SIMPSON D.O.

Emergency Medicine

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-5815

KRISHNA VAMSY POLEPALLI

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-5815

DR. CAITLIN R MCNAMARA MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 642-6340

DR. JUSTINE KIM MD

Plastic Surgery

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

DR. JARRETT WESTON WHITE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

MARY CECILIA CUNNION MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

DR. CATHAL JAMES DELANEY MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 692-5285

CECILIA PEREZ

Hospitalist

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, UPMC ST MARGARET HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

PATRICK DOWNS DO

Surgery

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

STEPHANIE ORTIZ-TROCHE MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-5815

PREEYA FOZDAR

Internal Medicine

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, 5TH FLOOR HEINZ 57 CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

KATHERINE SPANOS SELLAR MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-5815

MATTHEW KOLEVAR

Orthopaedic Surgery

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-5815

MUHAMMAD ASAD RAZA NATIQUE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 232-8111

DR. JUSTIN PERSKY DPM

Podiatrist

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

JOSEPH SUMEREAU

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

DAVID MICHEAL NELSON

Emergency Medicine

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

GREGORY GRIGOROPOULOS MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-5815

AMAN RATHORE

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, SOMERSET HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-6340

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 Giraldo Duque's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Giraldo Duque is 1073042784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2017.

Where is Melissa Giraldo Duque located?

Melissa Giraldo Duque practices at 3600 Forbes Ave Ste 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-6340.

What is Melissa Giraldo Duque's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Melissa Giraldo Duque enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Giraldo Duque 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 Giraldo Duque's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Giraldo Duque reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA) and Upmc Community Medicine Inc (Pittsburgh, PA). 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 Giraldo Duque's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melissa Giraldo Duque affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Giraldo Duque is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Giraldo Duque was last updated on September 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.