DR. MELISSA ANN TIPTON DO
NPI 1164928032
Pediatrics in Dalton, GA

Active since March 31, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1, DALTON, GA 30720(706) 876-2130 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2023, Oct 18, 2021, Mar 31, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Melissa Ann Tipton Do NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA ANN TIPTON DO (NPI 1164928032) is an individual pediatrics provider in Dalton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (90147) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164928032
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA ANN TIPTONCredential: DO
Location Address1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1Dalton, GA 30720-2672
Mailing Address1575 Chattanooga Ave Ste 1Dalton, GA 30720-2672 · (706) 876-2130
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2023
NPI 1164928032 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License Licensed in GA · 90147
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1, Dalton, GA 30720

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Melissa Ann Kramer Do

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melissa Ann Tipton Do 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 30720 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 13

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

Pediatrics
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720
Pediatrics
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720
Pediatrics
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1575 CHATTANOOGA AVE STE 1
DALTON, GA 30720

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 Tipton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Tipton is 1164928032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2018. The provider is also known as Dr. Melissa Ann Kramer Do.

Where is Melissa Tipton located?

Melissa Tipton practices at 1575 Chattanooga Ave Ste 1, Dalton, GA 30720. The listed phone number is (706) 876-2130.

What is Melissa Tipton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Melissa Tipton enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Tipton accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Melissa Tipton 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 Tipton was last updated on December 15, 2023. 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.