MELANIE MCCOWN DO
NPI 1487220919
Hospitalist in Augusta, GA

Q: What is Melanie Mccown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Mccown is 1487220919. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2021.

Q: What is Melanie Mccown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Mccown was last updated on October 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 03, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1120 15TH ST # BI5070, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-2423 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Melanie Mccown Do NPPES

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

MELANIE MCCOWN DO (NPI 1487220919) is an individual hospitalist provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Tennessee (5857) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Lincoln Mem Univ, Debusk Col Of Osteopathic Med (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487220919

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameMELANIE MCCOWNCredential: DO

Location Address1120 15TH ST # BI5070Augusta, GA 30912-0004

Mailing Address1127 Broad St Apt CAugusta, GA 30901-1168

Phone(706) 721-2423

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLincoln Mem Univ, Debusk Col Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateJune 3, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2024

NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2024

✔ NPI 1487220919 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 5857

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

1120 15TH ST # BI5070, Augusta, GA 30912

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie Mccown Do 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 ID648671339

PECOS Enrollment IDI20241018001031

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Mccown reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Health System, Inc

186 mi

Family Medicine

1130 MIDDLECREEK RD, STE 260
Sevierville, TN 37862

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
832 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922292101 (865) 428-7586

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

113 services51 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

50 services23 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

30 services30 patients

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.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440015

Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

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.

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