MELISSA RUTH DECKER MD
NPI 1336123835
Internal Medicine in Kings Mountain, NC

Active since November 30, 2005PECOS Enrolled
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
706 W KING ST, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086(980) 487-3751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023, Feb 28, 2023 and 49 more (52 updates tracked since 2016).

About Melissa Ruth Decker Md NPPES

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

MELISSA RUTH DECKER MD (NPI 1336123835) is an individual internal medicine provider in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2017-01808) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336123835
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA RUTH DECKERCredential: MD
Location Address706 W KING STKings Mountain, NC 28086-2708
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 202352 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1336123835 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2017-01808
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2017-01808 (NC)
706 W KING ST, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 18800 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262-3300 · Phone (704) 863-6241
Location 22001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248 · Phone (704) 304-6070
Location 310628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407 · Phone (704) 667-7070
Location 41000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812 · Phone (704) 355-0720

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Ruth Decker Md 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
26 services26 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28086 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
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Physician Assistant
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Registered Nurse
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Hospitalist
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Anesthesiology
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Internal Medicine
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Psychiatric Unit
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Hospitalist
706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

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 Decker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Decker is 1336123835. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2005.

Where is Melissa Decker located?

Melissa Decker practices at 706 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The listed phone number is (980) 487-3751.

What is Melissa Decker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Melissa Decker enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Decker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Melissa Decker 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 Decker was last updated on December 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.