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MELANIE MAYNOR LOWE CRNA
NPI 1255401758
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Durham, NC

Active since November 09, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
3643 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 470-6186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melanie Maynor Lowe Crna NPPES

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

MELANIE MAYNOR LOWE CRNA (NPI 1255401758) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (046289) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is affiliated with North Carolina Specialty Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255401758
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE MAYNOR LOWECredential: CRNA
Location Address3643 N ROXBORO STDurham, NC 27704-2702
Mailing AddressPo Box 15609Durham, NC 27704-0609 · (919) 384-0200 · Fax (919) 384-0600
Phone(919) 470-6186
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1255401758 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 046289
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
3643 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC 27704
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8050386NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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

Melanie Maynor Lowe Crna 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 ID4082712245
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070612000238

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

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

Regional Anesthesia, PLLC
Same address
Specialist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 289 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952486946 (919) 470-6186
Anesthesia Care Services, PA
94 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1834 GRAVES MILL ROAD
Forest, VA 24551
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609833474 (888) 447-7220
Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A.
127 mi
Anesthesiology
3735 GLENLAKE DR STE 250
Charlotte, NC 28208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396739884 (704) 749-5800
Carteret County General Hospital Corporation
151 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
3500 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760479331 (252) 808-6000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Carolina Specialty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340049
Location3916 Ben Franklin BoulevardDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27704 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 20

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

LYDIA DARLUD MITCHELL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-5345
MRS. ELISABETH ANNE KIDD PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-8490
WILLIAM MATTHEW HAMMOND MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-7207
NATHAN ANDREWS DPT
Physical Therapist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-4000
MR. SCOTT BREWNER RPH
Pharmacist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-4168
DR. FREDERICK J CARPENTER M.D.
Anesthesiology
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-6186
DR. WILLIAM NORCROSS M.D.
Anesthesiology
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-6186
REBECCA SARA RICH M.D.
Internal Medicine
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-5345

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 Lowe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Lowe is 1255401758. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is Melanie Lowe located?

Melanie Lowe practices at 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704. The listed phone number is (919) 470-6186.

What is Melanie Lowe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melanie Lowe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Lowe 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 Melanie Lowe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Lowe reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Regional Anesthesia, PLLC (Durham, NC), Anesthesia Care Services, PA (Forest, VA), Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A. (Charlotte, NC) and Carteret County General Hospital Corporation (Morehead City, NC). 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 Melanie Lowe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melanie Lowe accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Melanie Lowe 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 Melanie Lowe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Lowe is affiliated with North Carolina Specialty Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Lowe was last updated on October 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.