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DR. MELISSA LAUREN RUSSO M.D.
NPI 1205034519
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Providence, RI

Active since July 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 PLAIN ST FL 6, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 274-1122(401) 453-7622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2026, Jul 12, 2024, Feb 16, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Melissa Lauren Russo M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA LAUREN RUSSO M.D. (NPI 1205034519) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD15891) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205034519
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA LAUREN RUSSOCredential: M.D.
Location Address101 PLAIN ST FL 6Providence, RI 02903-4829
Mailing Address455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886-2759 · (401) 273-0641 · Fax (401) 273-2919
Phone(401) 274-1122
Fax(401) 453-7622
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1205034519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · MD15891✔ Licensed in MA · 274564
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
101 PLAIN ST FL 6, Providence, RI 02903
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 190 Plain StProvidence, RI 02903-4817 · Phone (401) 274-1122 ext. 47457 · Fax (401) 277-3694
Location 2101 Dudley StProvidence, RI 02905-2401 · Phone (401) 274-1122

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Lauren Russo M.d. 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 ID4981852811
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170615001533
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Russo reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Affinity Physicians LLC
0.2 mi
Anesthesiology
101 DUDLEY STREET, WIH DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Providence, RI 02905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 984 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053038471 (401) 274-1122
Lifespan Physician Group, Inc.
0.2 mi
General Practice
593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts and Rhode Island enrollments
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407116643 (401) 444-6779
The Miriam Hospital
2.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
146 W RIVER ST
Providence, RI 02904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164716031 (401) 793-3215
Wih Faculty Physicians, Inc
16 mi
Gynecologic Oncology
373 NEW BOSTON RD STE 3
Fall River, MA 02720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669590295 (508) 235-3500

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410010
Location101 Dudley StreetProvidence, RI 02905 · Providence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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 16

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

MS. CHRISTINA STANG LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122
MATTHEW A. ESPOSITO M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122
DR. METHODIUS G TUULI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122
DR. MARGARET MARIE THORSEN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122
MRS. JACQUELYN VERONICA HALLIDAY MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122
TANYA LYNN BOOKER MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122
WILLIAM A GROBMAN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122
AVERY ZIERK MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
101 PLAIN ST FL 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 274-1122

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 Russo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Russo is 1205034519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2007.

Where is Melissa Russo located?

Melissa Russo practices at 101 Plain St Fl 6, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 274-1122.

What is Melissa Russo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Melissa Russo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Russo 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Russo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Russo reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Affinity Physicians LLC (Providence, RI), Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI), The Miriam Hospital (Providence, RI) and Wih Faculty Physicians, Inc (Fall River, MA). 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 Russo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Russo accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Melissa Russo 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 Melissa Russo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Russo is affiliated with Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Russo was last updated on September 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 41 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.