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MELISSA CHIU
NPI 1144753831
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since April 10, 2017PECOS Enrolled
825 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98109(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2025, May 7, 2025, May 5, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Melissa Chiu NPPES

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

MELISSA CHIU (NPI 1144753831) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61521815) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144753831
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA CHIU
Location Address825 EASTLAKE AVE ESeattle, WA 98109-4405
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Phone(206) 520-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1144753831 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD61521815
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD61521815 (WA)
Also ListedPediatrics · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 2080H0002X · License MD61521815 (WA)
825 EASTLAKE AVE E, Seattle, WA 98109
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104-2420 · Phone (206) 520-5000
Location 24800 Sand Point Way NESeattle, WA 98105-3901 · Phone (206) 987-2000
Location 31959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001 · Phone (206) 520-5000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Chiu 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Chiu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Association Of University Physicians
1.5 mi
Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023041159 (206) 543-6420
Association Of Chmc And University Physicians
1.6 mi
Orthopaedic Trauma
325 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians
  • 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215153671 (206) 731-3000
The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Inc.
1,686 mi
Internal Medicine
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RD
Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 3,983 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699720086 (414) 955-7101

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

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.

SANDHYA RAMANATHAN PANCH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 520-5000
AFSHIN SHAMELI MD, PHD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 520-5000
MELISSA YEN-CHING LO DNP, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 861-3396
VYSHAK ALVA VENUR M.D
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 520-5700
COURTNEY JO SANDERSON
Physician Assistant
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 288-1000
DR. EMILY NORPELL PALMQUIST M.D.
Surgery
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 520-5000
KAITLIN ELIZABETH VERNI
Physician Assistant
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 288-1000
MIKHAILA CICELY MARECKI ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
825 EASTLAKE AVE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King County (206) 520-5000

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 Chiu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Chiu is 1144753831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2017.

Where is Melissa Chiu located?

Melissa Chiu practices at 825 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Melissa Chiu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Melissa Chiu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Chiu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Chiu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Chiu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA), Association Of Chmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI). 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 Chiu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Chiu accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Melissa Chiu 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 Melissa Chiu was last updated on December 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.