DR. MELANIE A CHIMES MD
NPI 1124145693
Family Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Melanie Chimes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Chimes is 1124145693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2007.

Q: What is Melanie Chimes's specialty?

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

Q: Is Melanie Chimes enrolled in Medicare?

No. Melanie Chimes has opted out of Medicare through November 29, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Chimes was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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 March 22, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Nov 29, 2026

1643 N ALVERNON WAY, SUITE 102, TUCSON, AZ 85712(520) 743-4660(520) 325-3029 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Melanie A Chimes Md NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE A CHIMES MD (NPI 1124145693) is an individual family medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (25209) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through November 29, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124145693

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE A CHIMESCredential: MD

Location Address1643 N ALVERNON WAY, SUITE 102Tucson, AZ 85712-3350

Mailing Address1643 N Alvernon Way, Suite 102Tucson, AZ 85712-3350 · (520) 743-4660 · Fax (520) 325-3029

Phone(520) 743-4660

Fax(520) 325-3029

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1124145693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 25209

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.

1643 N ALVERNON WAY, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Melanie A Chimes Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from November 29, 2018 through November 29, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateNovember 29, 2018

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughNovember 29, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85712 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

LESLIE MCGEE R.N., L.AC.

Acupuncturist

1643 N ALVERNON WAY, SUITE 107
TUCSON, AZ 85712

Pima County (520) 318-4964

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 Melanie Chimes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Chimes is 1124145693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2007.

Where is Melanie Chimes located?

Melanie Chimes practices at 1643 N Alvernon Way Suite 102, Tucson, AZ 85712. The listed phone number is (520) 743-4660.

What is Melanie Chimes's specialty?

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

Is Melanie Chimes enrolled in Medicare?

No. Melanie Chimes has opted out of Medicare through November 29, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Chimes was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.