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DR. MELANIE L. GAINSBURY M.D.
NPI 1609041904
Surgery in Boston, MA

Active since April 28, 2008PECOS Enrolled
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 3 SUITE A, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-4861(617) 414-3617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Melanie L. Gainsbury M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE L. GAINSBURY M.D. (NPI 1609041904) is an individual surgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (261084) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609041904
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE L. GAINSBURYCredential: M.D.
Location Address725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 3 SUITE ABoston, MA 02118-3549
Mailing Address720 Harrison Ave, Dob 503Boston, MA 02118-2371
Phone(617) 414-4861
Fax(617) 414-3617
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1609041904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 261084
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
725 ALBANY ST, Boston, MA 02118
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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)

Dr. Melanie L. Gainsbury M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Gainsbury reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Permanente Medical Group Inc
2,636 mi
Internal Medicine
7373 WEST LANE
Stockton, CA 95210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548343510 (209) 476-2000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

TYLER BRECK MARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 3, SUITE A
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-4886
JEFFREY MARK DRAZEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 9, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7480
DR. NOOR ANMOL KAUR CHADHA MD, MS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
725 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-2000
DR. KAREN FREUND M.D.
Internal Medicine
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 5, SUITE A
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7428
DR. VIKEN L BABIKIAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 7, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8456
DR. JOHN J CROKE MD
Dermatology
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 8
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7420
DEBORAH ANN MCNEIL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 4, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-5633
DR. ALEXANDRA R. PIPILAS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 7B, SHAPIRO BLDG
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7490

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 Melanie Gainsbury's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Gainsbury is 1609041904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2008.

Where is Melanie Gainsbury located?

Melanie Gainsbury practices at 725 Albany St Shapiro 3 Suite A, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-4861.

What is Melanie Gainsbury's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Melanie Gainsbury enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Gainsbury is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melanie Gainsbury's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Gainsbury reassigns Medicare benefits to Permanente Medical Group Inc (Stockton, CA). The 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 Melanie Gainsbury'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 Melanie Gainsbury was last updated on December 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.