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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Melissa Chittum's specialty?

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

Q: 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 6 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 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: November 08, 2026.

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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 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.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 (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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

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

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Same address

Maternal & Fetal Medicine

1930 ALCOA HWY STE A435
Knoxville, TN 37920

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

NPI 1770724676 (865) 263-2400

Parkwest Women's Specialists, PLLC

8.7 mi

Obstetrics & Gynecology

9314 PARKWEST BLVD., SUITE 100
Knoxville, TN 37923

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

NPI 1922285733 (865) 690-7677

Privia Medical Group Tennessee LLC

160 mi

Family Medicine

1 VANTAGE WAY STE C240
Nashville, TN 37228

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

NPI 1376110858 (571) 982-6636

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

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

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

Quality

82.97

Promoting Interoperability

85.91

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Chittum's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Chittum reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC (Knoxville, TN), Parkwest Women's Specialists, PLLC (Knoxville, TN) and Privia Medical Group Tennessee LLC (Nashville, TN). 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 Chittum's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Chittum accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare 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.

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 6 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.