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MELISSA LYNN CHAVEZ MD
NPI 1417584442
Otolaryngology in Charleston, SC

Active since March 27, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 876-0791 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2025, Mar 28, 2023, Mar 27, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Lynn Chavez Md NPPES

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

MELISSA LYNN CHAVEZ MD (NPI 1417584442) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in Massachusetts (285933) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417584442
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA LYNN CHAVEZCredential: MD
Location Address169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202Charleston, SC 29425-2905
Mailing Address169 Ashley Ave Rm 202Charleston, SC 29425-8905 · (843) 876-0791
Phone(843) 876-0791
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1417584442 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 285933✔ Licensed in SC · 95270
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, Charleston, SC 29425
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Lynn Chavez Md 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 ID2365930344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251111001939
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

SANAA ABDELMAGEED MD
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-4607
CARA MARIE BIRD MD
Pediatrics
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2300
KYLER PERRY DO
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2300
SAI KIRAN GUDLA
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2575
DR. ROBERT BOONE COLEMAN MD
Anesthesiology
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2322
ERIKA ANDRADE MD
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 513-9773
ALEXANDRIA GATES RASCO
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2731
DR. RORY DOWD MBBS, MENG
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 876-4794

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 Chavez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Chavez is 1417584442. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2020.

Where is Melissa Chavez located?

Melissa Chavez practices at 169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 876-0791.

What is Melissa Chavez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Melissa Chavez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Chavez 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.

What insurance does Melissa Chavez accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Melissa Chavez 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 Chavez was last updated on August 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.