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MELANIE E GELFAND M.D.
NPI 1316358559
Anesthesiology in Providence, RI

Active since May 09, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-5172(401) 444-5090 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2023, Jul 7, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melanie E Gelfand M.d. NPPES

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

MELANIE E GELFAND M.D. (NPI 1316358559) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD17782) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316358559
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE E GELFANDCredential: M.D.
Location Address593 EDDY STProvidence, RI 02903-4923
Mailing Address117 Ellenfield St Ste 101Providence, RI 02905-4541 · (401) 444-6779
Phone(401) 444-5172
Fax(401) 444-5090
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1316358559 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in RI · MD17782
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 Dudley StProvidence, RI 02905-2401 · Phone (401) 453-7950 · Fax (401) 453-7658

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 E Gelfand 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 ID9830592542
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210719002325
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Gelfand reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lifespan Physician Group, Inc.
Same address
Anesthesiology
593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053782466 (401) 444-5172
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

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 2

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

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

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

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.

DR. KEITH-AUSTIN SCARFO D.O.
Anesthesiology
593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-3777
AILEEN HSUEH
Surgery
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-8450
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital
593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-7585
DR. GA HIE NAM M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5057
EUGENIE ATALLAH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 606-2645
BRET CAULFIELD
Physician Assistant
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4000
JUNG HO GONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 793-2695
FANNY HUANG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4741

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 Gelfand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Gelfand is 1316358559. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2014.

Where is Melanie Gelfand located?

Melanie Gelfand practices at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-5172.

What is Melanie Gelfand's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Melanie Gelfand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Gelfand 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 Gelfand's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Gelfand reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI) and Affinity Physicians LLC (Providence, RI). 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 Gelfand's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melanie Gelfand affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Gelfand is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Gelfand was last updated on March 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.