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MELISSA CHITTUM FNP
NPI 1548652548
Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology in Knoxville, TN

Active since February 27, 2015PECOS Enrolled
87.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 263-2400(865) 263-2401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Melissa Chittum Fnp NPPES

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

MELISSA CHITTUM FNP (NPI 1548652548) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (19661) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548652548
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LX0001X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA CHITTUMCredential: FNP
Location Address1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435Knoxville, TN 37920-1520
Mailing Address1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 435Knoxville, TN 37920-1520 · (865) 263-2400 · Fax (865) 263-2401
Phone(865) 263-2400
Fax(865) 263-2401
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1548652548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Obstetrics & GynecologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LX0001X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 19661
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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 (PECOS)

Melissa Chittum Fnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1759699341
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150930003406
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

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440173
Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

87.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.97
Promoting Interoperability85.91
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

JESSICA LYNN BONNER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 263-2400
RACHEL ZIGLER
Genetic Counselor, MS
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 263-2400
MRS. SAMANTHA GRAYSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 263-2400
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435, UT GENETICS CENTER
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 544-9030
DR. CECIL TRIPP HURON NELSON III M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-8888
KRISTINA MICHELLE CARTER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1930 ALCOA HWY STE 435
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 263-2400

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 Chittum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Chittum is 1548652548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2015.

Where is Melissa Chittum located?

Melissa Chittum practices at 1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 435, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 263-2400.

What is Melissa Chittum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology, with taxonomy code 363LX0001X.

Is Melissa Chittum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Chittum is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melissa Chittum accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Melissa Chittum 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.

Is Melissa Chittum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Chittum is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Chittum was last updated on May 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.