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MELISSA DAWN KNUDSEN D.M.D.
NPI 1669893178
Dentist - General Practice in Needham, MA

Active since December 31, 2013PECOS Enrolled
1211 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492(781) 444-4782(781) 455-1416 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 8, 2016, Nov 24, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Melissa Dawn Knudsen D.m.d. NPPES

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

MELISSA DAWN KNUDSEN D.M.D. (NPI 1669893178) is an individual general practice provider in Needham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (DN1856351) and active in the NPI registry since December 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669893178
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA DAWN KNUDSENCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address1211 HIGHLAND AVENeedham, MA 02492-2634
Mailing Address1211 Highland AveNeedham, MA 02492-2634 · (781) 444-4782 · Fax (781) 455-1416
Phone(781) 444-4782
Fax(781) 455-1416
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 31, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1669893178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in MA · DN1856351
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X · License DN1856351 (MA)
1211 HIGHLAND AVE, Needham, MA 02492
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 Dawn Knudsen D.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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02492 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 9

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

STAR OPTOMETRY MA PLLC
Optometrist
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 449-4455
42 NORTH DENTAL CARE, LLC
Clinic/Center (Dental)
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 647-0772
DR. JULIE F. HANSON D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-4782
RANDY KENNETH GOLDMAN OD
Optometrist
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 449-4090
DR. RICHARD C GILLIS D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-4782
DR. SPENCER PLATT DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (814) 441-5050
VISIONCO MANAGEMENT, LLC
Optometrist
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 449-4455
DR. ZOHREH HAJIPOUR OD
Optometrist
1211 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 449-4455

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 Knudsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Knudsen is 1669893178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 31, 2013.

Where is Melissa Knudsen located?

Melissa Knudsen practices at 1211 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492. The listed phone number is (781) 444-4782.

What is Melissa Knudsen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Melissa Knudsen enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Knudsen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Melissa Knudsen 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 Knudsen was last updated on February 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.