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DR. MELISSA RUTH HINES M.D.
NPI 1275854259
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since June 14, 2010PECOS Enrolled
262 DANNY THOMAS PL # MS 734, DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE, MEMPHIS, TN 38105(901) 595-3668 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2018, Sep 1, 2016, Mar 31, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Melissa Ruth Hines M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA RUTH HINES M.D. (NPI 1275854259) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (54258) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275854259
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA RUTH HINESCredential: M.D.
Location Address262 DANNY THOMAS PL # MS 734, DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CAREMemphis, TN 38105-3678
Mailing Address262 Danny Thomas Pl # Ms 734, Division Of Pediatric Critical CareMemphis, TN 38105-3678 · (901) 595-3668
Phone(901) 595-3668
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1275854259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 54258
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 54258 (TN)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL # MS 734, Memphis, TN 38105
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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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melissa Ruth Hines 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Hines reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.
1.0 mi
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE.
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 582 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093024101 (901) 287-7337

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

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

MS. JENNIFER A MCARTHUR DO
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL # MS 734
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 595-3668

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 Hines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Hines is 1275854259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2010.

Where is Melissa Hines located?

Melissa Hines practices at 262 Danny Thomas Pl # Ms 734 Division Of Pediatric Critical Care, Memphis, TN 38105. The listed phone number is (901) 595-3668.

What is Melissa Hines's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Hines enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Hines's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Hines reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (Memphis, TN). The 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 Hines's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Hines accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Melissa Hines 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 Hines was last updated on November 19, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.