MS. MELISSA K THOMAS CRNA
NPI 1467603290
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Melissa Thomas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Thomas is 1467603290. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2008.

Q: What is Melissa Thomas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Thomas was last updated on February 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since October 10, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment

242A 9TH AVENUE DR NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(843) 651-2624 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2025, Sep 11, 2024, Jul 24, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ms. Melissa K Thomas Crna NPPES

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

MS. MELISSA K THOMAS CRNA (NPI 1467603290) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (223891) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. She is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in West Columbia, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467603290

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameMS. MELISSA K THOMASCredential: CRNA

Location Address242A 9TH AVENUE DR NEHickory, NC 28601-3828

Mailing Address242a 9th Avenue Dr NeHickory, NC 28601-3828 · (843) 651-2624

Phone(843) 651-2624

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1467603290 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 223891

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

242A 9TH AVENUE DR NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Phone (803) 791-2000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.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

Ms. Melissa K Thomas Crna 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 ID4587725718

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081206000093

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

59 services56 patients

Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145

Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103

Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140

Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340014

Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mooresville, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340129

Location171 Fairview RoadMooresville, NC 28117 · Iredell County

Emergency services

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340143

Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 12

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

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