DR. MELANIE ROMAYNE FRIESS GROPLER
NPI 1629495049
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Phoenix, AZ
About Dr. Melanie Romayne Friess Gropler NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MELANIE ROMAYNE FRIESS GROPLER (NPI 1629495049) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (69234) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Aurora, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2014).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
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
Dr. Melanie Romayne Friess Gropler 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
4Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Gropler reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
- 1,416 clinicians in this Medicare group
Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
- 1,490 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cleveland, OH 44109
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 2,147 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cleveland, OH 44106
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 3,958 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
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.
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
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 Gropler's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melanie Gropler is 1629495049. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2014.
Where is Melanie Gropler located?
Melanie Gropler practices at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 933-3366.
What is Melanie Gropler's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.
Is Melanie Gropler enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melanie Gropler 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 Melanie Gropler's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Gropler reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Phoenix Children's Hospital (Phoenix, AZ), District Medical Group, Inc (Phoenix, AZ), The Metrohealth System (Cleveland, OH) and University Hospitals Medical Group Inc (Cleveland, OH). 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 Melanie Gropler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Melanie Gropler accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Melanie Gropler 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 Melanie Gropler was last updated on November 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.
# Dr. Melanie Romayne Friess Gropler · NPI 1629495049
Pediatric Cardiology physician in Phoenix, Arizona. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 24, 2014.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1629495049 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 24, 2014
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology · taxonomy 2080P0202X
- **State license:** 69234 (Arizona)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1919 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016-7710
- **Phone:** (602) 933-3366
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 4 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Phoenix Children's Hospital (NPI 1922112044, Phoenix, AZ); District Medical Group, Inc (NPI 1174856280, Phoenix, AZ); The Metrohealth System (NPI 1053353896, Cleveland, OH); University Hospitals Medical Group Inc (NPI 1669499414, Cleveland, OH) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, class of 2014
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 30, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 137148 (AZ)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1629495049) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.