1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Georgia
  4. Augusta
  5. Nurse Anesthetist Certified Registered
  6. NPI Profile

MRS. MELANIE FAITH SANDERS DNP, CRNA
NPI 1700183290
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Augusta, GA

Active since February 17, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment
1350 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA 30901(706) 774-2245 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 7, 2025, Jan 28, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mrs. Melanie Faith Sanders Dnp, Crna NPPES

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

MRS. MELANIE FAITH SANDERS DNP, CRNA (NPI 1700183290) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN159604) and active in the NPI registry since February 2011. She is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700183290
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELANIE FAITH SANDERSCredential: DNP, CRNA
Location Address1350 WALTON WAYAugusta, GA 30901-2612
Mailing Address1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901-2612 · (803) 257-0170
Phone(706) 774-2245
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1700183290 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 GA · RN159604
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.
1350 WALTON WAY, Augusta, GA 30901
Open in Google Maps ↗

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

Mrs. Melanie Faith Sanders Dnp, 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 ID7517140114
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110318000669, I20190916002375

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

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

Au Medical Associates Anesthesia Billing Services, LLC
0.5 mi
Anesthesiology
1120 15TH ST, RM 2144
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801843933 (706) 721-3873
Self Regional Healthcare Partners
21 mi
Family Medicine
155 RIDGE MEDICAL PLAZA RD
Edgefield, SC 29824
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1922582105 (South Carolina)
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053929208 (803) 637-3146
Digestive Disease Group PA
49 mi
Gastroenterology
103 LINER DR
Greenwood, SC 29646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891788907 (864) 227-3636
Piedmont Anesthesia LLC
130 mi
Anesthesiology
1133 EAGLES LANDING PKWY
Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 713 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700474244 (678) 604-1053

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 3

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 large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
46 services46 patients
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.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110028
Location1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30901 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

ENOCH BUSULWA LULE M.D.
Internal Medicine
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 774-5542
DR. MARY TANEOUS MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 774-5400
PRIYA DHARSHINI RAVINDRAN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 774-5795
DR. KAILASH B SHARMA MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 774-5400
MICHEL TANIOS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1350 WALTON WAY, HOSPITALISTS
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 774-7263
FLYNT STEBBINS CONNOR M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 774-2166
LAURA ENZ
Speech-Language Pathologist
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 774-2166
CANDACE M CURTIS MD
Anesthesiology
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Richmond County (706) 737-6950

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 Sanders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Sanders is 1700183290. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2011.

Where is Melanie Sanders located?

Melanie Sanders practices at 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. The listed phone number is (706) 774-2245.

What is Melanie Sanders's specialty?

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

Is Melanie Sanders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Sanders 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 Sanders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Sanders reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Au Medical Associates Anesthesia Billing Services, LLC (Augusta, GA), Self Regional Healthcare Partners (Edgefield, SC), Digestive Disease Group PA (Greenwood, SC) and Piedmont Anesthesia LLC (Stockbridge, GA). 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 Sanders's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melanie Sanders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Sanders is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Sanders was last updated on February 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.