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DR. MELISSA CLAIRE TAMA DMS, PA-C
NPI 1780426171
Physician Assistant in Cincinnati, OH

Active since June 07, 2024PECOS Enrolled
2805 GILBERT AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45206(833) 378-4827 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2026, Jun 7, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Melissa Claire Tama Dms, Pa-c NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA CLAIRE TAMA DMS, PA-C (NPI 1780426171) is an individual physician assistant in Cincinnati, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Person Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780426171
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA CLAIRE TAMACredential: DMS, PA-C
Location Address2805 GILBERT AVECincinnati, OH 45206-1210
Mailing Address2805 Gilbert AveCincinnati, OH 45206-1210
Phone(833) 378-4827
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1780426171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2805 GILBERT AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45206
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Miss Melissa Claire Shughrue

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Melissa Claire Tama Dms, Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4486185782
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240926003680
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Person Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Roxboro, NC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340159
Location615 Ridge RdRoxboro, NC 27573 · Person County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45206 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

DR. JOMARIE GOLD RICHARDSON PHARMD
Pharmacist
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (513) 978-5858
ERIN MICHELE BADEA PHARMD
Pharmacist
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (937) 867-7380
DR. SHANNA DUFFY STRYKER M.D.
Family Medicine
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (513) 815-4475
VAUGHAN CAINE PHARMD
Pharmacist
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (513) 978-5858
SARA LOUISE HAUKE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (513) 815-4475
SOPHIA ZAPF LISW-S
Social Worker (Clinical)
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (513) 599-4317
DR. MARCIA IRVING-RAY DDS
Dentist
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (513) 281-4116
DR. ROLAND CARYLE MCGOODWIN DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
2805 GILBERT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45206
Hamilton County (513) 281-4116

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 Tama's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Tama is 1780426171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2024. The provider is also known as Miss Melissa Claire Shughrue.

Where is Melissa Tama located?

Melissa Tama practices at 2805 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206. The listed phone number is (833) 378-4827.

What is Melissa Tama's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Tama enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Tama accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Melissa Tama 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 Tama affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Tama is affiliated with Person Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Tama was last updated on September 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.