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MELANIE M. CHAPUTA-CHERRY M.D.
NPI 1295799831
Obstetrics & Gynecology in State College, PA

Active since April 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 301, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803(814) 237-3470(814) 237-2035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Melanie M. Chaputa-cherry M.d. NPPES

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

MELANIE M. CHAPUTA-CHERRY M.D. (NPI 1295799831) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in State College, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD039152E) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295799831
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE M. CHAPUTA-CHERRYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 301State College, PA 16803-6706
Mailing Address1850 E Park Ave, Suite 301State College, PA 16803-6706 · (814) 237-3470 · Fax (814) 237-2035
Phone(814) 237-3470
Fax(814) 237-2035
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2017
✔ NPI 1295799831 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD039152E
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1850 E PARK AVE, State College, PA 16803
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melanie M. Cherry M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINE42405PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie M. Chaputa-cherry 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 ID2062555428
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100208000003
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
76 services36 patients
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
59 services59 patients
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory Q0091
A Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.
48 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mount Nittany Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · State College, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390268
Location1800 East Park AveState College, PA 16803 · Centre County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16803 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

72.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality55.12
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.13

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.

PETER F. PEPE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 201
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (814) 234-8800
LYNN E DIVEN RD LD CDE
Dietitian, Registered
1850 E PARK AVE, STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (814) 689-3156
LAURA L. STEPHENSON M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 301
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (814) 237-3470
KIMBERLY ANNE HANDEL MSN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 310
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (814) 863-8492
DR. DOV A BADER MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 112
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (814) 865-3566
ANDREW J RENAUD DPT
Physical Therapist
1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 112
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (814) 865-3566
BRIAN W SCHULZ PT
Physical Therapist
1850 E PARK AVE, STE 112
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (800) 243-1455
JEFFREY W. PRO M.D.
Internal Medicine
1850 E PARK AVE, SUITE 302
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Centre County (814) 278-4680

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 Chaputa-cherry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Chaputa-cherry is 1295799831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006. The provider is also known as Melanie M. Cherry M.D..

Where is Melanie Chaputa-cherry located?

Melanie Chaputa-cherry practices at 1850 E Park Ave Suite 301, State College, PA 16803. The listed phone number is (814) 237-3470.

What is Melanie Chaputa-cherry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Melanie Chaputa-cherry enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Chaputa-cherry 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.

Is Melanie Chaputa-cherry affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Chaputa-cherry is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Chaputa-cherry was last updated on February 13, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.