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MELISSA FOWLER ESCE CRNA
NPI 1699789206
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Spartanburg, SC

Active since July 28, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
96.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
1700 SKYLYN DR, SPARTANBURG, SC 29307(864) 573-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melissa Fowler Esce Crna NPPES

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

MELISSA FOWLER ESCE CRNA (NPI 1699789206) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2935) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699789206
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA FOWLER ESCECredential: CRNA
Location Address1700 SKYLYN DRSpartanburg, SC 29307
Mailing AddressPo Box 102480Atlanta, GA 30368-2480 · (864) 591-1540
Phone(864) 573-3000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 2018
✔ NPI 1699789206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 2935
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1700 SKYLYN DR, Spartanburg, SC 29307
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa F Littlejohn Crna

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAN1486SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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

Melissa Fowler Esce Crna 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.

PECOS PAC ID7012916950
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061204000314

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Esce reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr
Same address
Hematology & Oncology
1702 SKYLYN DR, UNIT C
Spartanburg, SC 29307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Spartanburg Medical Center
  • 814 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568616076 (864) 560-1402
Pelham Medical Center
20 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
250 WESTMORELAND RD
Greer, SC 29651
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962644773 (864) 530-2108
Concordia Anesthesiology, Inc
161 mi
Anesthesiology
183 MYSTIC PLACE NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619296464 (404) 478-8785
Medstream Anesthesia PLLC
861 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 553 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649616160 (828) 210-9386

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420007
Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29307 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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.

96.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality92.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN PARTNERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA PLLC
Emergency Medicine
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (877) 693-5700
ERIN SHEALY RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3966
SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
Psychiatric Unit
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 560-6000
JULIA SHAHID
Occupational Therapist
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (800) 281-5346
MARY BLACK HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3000
ANGELA MILLS STEWARD IBCLC
Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3011
JAMES T. HINDMAN, MD
Specialist
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3135
WILLIAM HILDEBRANDT R.PH.
Pharmacist
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3792

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 Esce's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Esce is 1699789206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006. The provider is also known as Melissa F Littlejohn Crna.

Where is Melissa Esce located?

Melissa Esce practices at 1700 Skylyn Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The listed phone number is (864) 573-3000.

What is Melissa Esce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melissa Esce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Esce 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 Melissa Esce's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Esce reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr (Spartanburg, SC), Pelham Medical Center (Greer, SC), Concordia Anesthesiology, Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). 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 Esce's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Esce accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and First Choice Next list Melissa Esce 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 Esce affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Esce is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Esce was last updated on September 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.