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MELISSA B BLEICHER MD
NPI 1508929282
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since December 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 1 FOUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 662-2638 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melissa B Bleicher Md NPPES

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

MELISSA B BLEICHER MD (NPI 1508929282) is an individual nephrology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD432644) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508929282
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA B BLEICHERCredential: MD
Location Address3400 SPRUCE STREET, 1 FOUNDERSPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4228
Mailing Address3400 Spruce Street, 1 FoundersPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4228 · (215) 662-2638
Phone(215) 662-2638
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2016
✔ NPI 1508929282 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD432644
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
3400 SPRUCE STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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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 B Bleicher 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 ID2264570597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091106000370
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
171 services90 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
108 services74 patients
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.
70 services41 patients
Needle biopsy of kidney 50200
A needle biopsy of the kidney is a medical procedure where a small sample of kidney tissue is removed using a special needle. This is done to examine the tissue under a microscope for any abnormalities. It helps in diagnosing potential kidney conditions.
28 services26 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro

Acute Care Hospitals · Plainsboro, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310010
LocationOne-Five Plainsboro RoadPlainsboro, NJ 08536 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chester County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Chester, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390179
Location701 East Marshall StreetWest Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390223
Location51 North 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Pennsylvania Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390226
Location800 Spruce StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Azathioprine, oral, 50 mg J7500
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers28 claims1,230 services$1.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N
2 suppliers52 claims39,255 services$1.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
46 suppliers699 claims92,690 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
18 suppliers440 claims65,650 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers26 claims4,980 services$0.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
30 suppliers523 claims62,396 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

SARAH KUMAR M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
3400 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 349-8310
RYAN MCCLINTOCK MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3400 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-3000
ADRIAN W ONG MD
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 2 DULLES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-7320
MATHEW N BESHARA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 5 PENN TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-6035
JILL E LANGER MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3400 SPRUCE STREET, GROUND FLOOR DULLES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-7012
BERNADETTE C WHEELER MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 1 WEST GATES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-2730
EDWARD T DICKINSON MD
Emergency Medicine
3400 SPRUCE STREET, GROUND SILVERSTEIN BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-6698
WENDY RACHEL GALPERN MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3400 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-2219

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 Bleicher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Bleicher is 1508929282. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006.

Where is Melissa Bleicher located?

Melissa Bleicher practices at 3400 Spruce Street 1 Founders, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 662-2638.

What is Melissa Bleicher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Melissa Bleicher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Bleicher 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.

Is Melissa Bleicher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Bleicher is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, Chester County Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Bleicher was last updated on April 5, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.