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NICOLE MELCHIOR DO
NPI 1083954481
Surgery in Philadelphia, PA

Active since February 21, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
333 COTTMAN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111(215) 728-6900(215) 728-2773 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2024, Dec 17, 2021, Sep 27, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nicole Melchior Do NPPES

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

NICOLE MELCHIOR DO (NPI 1083954481) is an individual surgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS018230) and active in the NPI registry since February 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Jersey Hospital, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083954481
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE MELCHIORCredential: DO
Location Address333 COTTMAN AVEPhiladelphia, PA 19111-2434
Mailing Address3509 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140-4105
Phone(215) 728-6900
Fax(215) 728-2773
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1083954481 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · OS018230✔ Licensed in OH · 34013891✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MB11999600✔ Licensed in PA · OT015293
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
333 COTTMAN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Nicole Ruszczak Do

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Nicole Melchior Do 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 ID6103107875
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240413000092
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

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 moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

West Jersey Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Voorhees, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310022
Location100 Bowman DriveVoorhees, NJ 08043 · Camden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Virtua Mount Holly Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Holly, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310057
Location175 Madison AveMount Holly, NJ 08060 · Burlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19111 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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.

FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Anesthesiology
333 COTTMAN AVE, MED STAFF OFFICE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (215) 728-6900
JAMES SUN MD
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
333 COTTMAN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (215) 854-9799
MS. MALA T KAILASAM MD
Internal Medicine
333 COTTMAN AVE, FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (215) 728-6900
HEALTH SERVICES OF FOX CHASE CANCER CTR.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
333 COTTMAN AVE, RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF FCCC
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (215) 728-6900
ELENA DREYZIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
333 COTTMAN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (888) 369-2427
FREWEINI TESFALEDET PA
Physician Assistant
333 COTTMAN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (215) 728-6900
MARIUSZ A WASIK MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
333 COTTMAN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (215) 728-3675
DR. BARBARA C. CAVANAUGH M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
333 COTTMAN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Philadelphia County (215) 728-3883

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 Nicole Melchior's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Melchior is 1083954481. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2013. The provider is also known as Nicole Ruszczak Do.

Where is Nicole Melchior located?

Nicole Melchior practices at 333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The listed phone number is (215) 728-6900.

What is Nicole Melchior's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Nicole Melchior enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Melchior 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 Nicole Melchior accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Nicole Melchior 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 Nicole Melchior affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Melchior is affiliated with West Jersey Hospital and Virtua Mount Holly Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Melchior was last updated on June 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 59 days 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.