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MELISSA J SMITH VAUGHN FNP
NPI 1730419474
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Chattanooga, TN

Active since December 31, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
979 E 3RD ST STE B-601, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 316-2042 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 7, 2023, Jul 17, 2023, Jul 1, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa J Smith Vaughn Fnp NPPES

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

MELISSA J SMITH VAUGHN FNP (NPI 1730419474) is an individual family provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (14588) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730419474
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA J SMITH VAUGHNCredential: FNP
Location Address979 E 3RD ST STE B-601Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
Mailing Address1025 Cumberland RdChattanooga, TN 37419-1000 · (423) 316-2042
Phone(423) 316-2042
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateDecember 31, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1730419474 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 14588✔ Licensed in GA · RN206506
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License 14588 (TN)
979 E 3RD ST STE B-601, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11000 Tennesee 28Jasper, TN 37347 · Phone (423) 316-2042
Location 22501 Citico AveChattanooga, TN 37404-1127 · Phone (423) 697-2000 · Fax (423) 697-2320

Other Identifiers 1

Other14588TN · Tn Apn License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 J Smith Vaughn Fnp 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 ID446388961
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100504000525
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 Reassignments

4

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

Erlanger Health
Same address
Internal Medicine
979 E 3RD ST STE A440
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 679 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477256303 (423) 778-2867
Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee and Georgia enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1477692549 (Georgia)
  • 533 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407034028 (423) 266-1490
Memorial Health Care System Inc.
1.7 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2525 DESALES AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255428736 (423) 495-2525
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tn, PC
115 mi
Emergency Medicine
2300 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 414 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720785884 (615) 342-1000

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
492 services395 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
50 services49 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
24 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 2

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

WESLEY DRENNON BRADFORD PHARMD
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
979 E 3RD ST STE B-601
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-5584
DR. JONATHAN NICHOLAS PUMILIA M.D.
Internal Medicine
979 E 3RD ST STE B-601
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-8179

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 Smith Vaughn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Smith Vaughn is 1730419474. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 31, 2009.

Where is Melissa Smith Vaughn located?

Melissa Smith Vaughn practices at 979 E 3rd St Ste B-601, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 316-2042.

What is Melissa Smith Vaughn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melissa Smith Vaughn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Smith Vaughn 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 Smith Vaughn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Smith Vaughn reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN), Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Chattanooga, TN), Memorial Health Care System Inc. (Chattanooga, TN) and Emergency Medicine Services Of Tn, PC (Nashville, TN). 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 Smith Vaughn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Smith Vaughn accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Melissa Smith Vaughn 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 Smith Vaughn affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Smith Vaughn is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc and Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Smith Vaughn was last updated on November 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.