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MELISSA CATHCART THURLOW OTRL,CHT
NPI 1528003274
Occupational Therapist - Hand in Norcross, GA

Active since June 17, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
78.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
5089 BRIDGEPORT WAY, NORCROSS, GA 30092(770) 441-7722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melissa Cathcart Thurlow Otrl,cht NPPES

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

MELISSA CATHCART THURLOW OTRL,CHT (NPI 1528003274) is an individual hand provider in Norcross, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (000621) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528003274
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy225XH1200X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA CATHCART THURLOWCredential: OTRL,CHT
Location Address5089 BRIDGEPORT WAYNorcross, GA 30092-1713
Mailing Address5089 Bridgeport WayNorcross, GA 30092-1713 · (770) 441-7722
Phone(770) 441-7722
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1528003274 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOccupational Therapist · HandRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Taxonomy Code225XH1200X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 000621
5089 BRIDGEPORT WAY, Norcross, GA 30092
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Cathcart Thurlow Otrl,cht 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 ID2961483920
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040526000293

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Thurlow reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC
9.6 mi
Surgery
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 487 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356630990 (855) 709-4535
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic P.A.
9.8 mi
Physical Therapist
5505 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, SUITE 250
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic PA
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306022264 (404) 425-1577
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic Of Georgia, LLC
23 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
1524 RIVER PL STE 200
Braselton, GA 30517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033943105 (404) 355-0743

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.

Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 97110
This therapy involves exercises to boost strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. Each session lasts 15 minutes. The goal is to improve physical function and overall health. It's a safe, beneficial method for enhancing well-being and fitness.
753 services54 patients
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 97140
This therapy involves using hands-on techniques to help improve your body's movement and function. These techniques may include stretching, resistance exercises, or gentle pressure. Each session lasts 15 minutes and aims to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve your overall health.
430 services52 patients
Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 97165
An evaluation for occupational therapy is a process where a therapist assesses your physical and mental abilities to perform daily activities. This 30-minute session helps identify any difficulties you may have and develop strategies for improvement.
47 services46 patients
Therapy procedure using functional activities 97530
A therapy procedure using functional activities encourages you to use your own body movements in day-to-day tasks to aid recovery. It aims to improve your mobility, strength, and overall health by incorporating therapeutic exercises into your routine.
43 services15 patients

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.

78.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality60.13
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.84

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 Thurlow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Thurlow is 1528003274. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2006.

Where is Melissa Thurlow located?

Melissa Thurlow practices at 5089 Bridgeport Way, Norcross, GA 30092. The listed phone number is (770) 441-7722.

What is Melissa Thurlow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Occupational Therapist, specializing in Hand, with taxonomy code 225XH1200X.

Is Melissa Thurlow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Thurlow 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Thurlow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Thurlow reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC (Atlanta, GA), Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic P.A. (Atlanta, GA) and Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic Of Georgia, LLC (Braselton, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Thurlow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Thurlow was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.