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DR. MELYSSA MICHELLE PAULSON M.D.
NPI 1144234089
Orthopaedic Surgery in East Orange, NJ

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
385 TREMONT AVE (112), EAST ORANGE VA HOSPITAL, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018(973) 676-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Melyssa Michelle Paulson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELYSSA MICHELLE PAULSON M.D. (NPI 1144234089) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in East Orange, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA72216) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144234089
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELYSSA MICHELLE PAULSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address385 TREMONT AVE (112), EAST ORANGE VA HOSPITALEast Orange, NJ 07018
Mailing Address385 Tremont Ave, East Orange Va Hospital (112)East Orange, NJ 07018-1023
Phone(973) 676-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1144234089 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA72216
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
385 TREMONT AVE (112), East Orange, NJ 07018
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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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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melyssa Michelle Paulson M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07018 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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 Melyssa Paulson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melyssa Paulson is 1144234089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Melyssa Paulson located?

Melyssa Paulson practices at 385 Tremont Ave (112) East Orange VA Hospital, East Orange, NJ 07018. The listed phone number is (973) 676-1000.

What is Melyssa Paulson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Melyssa Paulson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melyssa Paulson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melyssa Paulson was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.