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MELISSA NISHAWALA M.D.
NPI 1780671685
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New York, NY

Q: What is Melissa Nishawala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Nishawala is 1780671685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2005.

Q: What is Melissa Nishawala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: Is Melissa Nishawala enrolled in Medicare?

No. Melissa Nishawala has opted out of Medicare through April 8, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Nishawala was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 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.

Active since October 05, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 8, 2028

550 1ST AVE, HCC 7D, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-7419 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Melissa Nishawala M.d. NPPES

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

MELISSA NISHAWALA M.D. (NPI 1780671685) is an individual psychiatry provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (229660) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She has opted out of Medicare through April 8, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780671685

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA NISHAWALACredential: M.D.

Location Address550 1ST AVE, HCC 7DNew York, NY 10016-6402

Mailing Address550 1st Ave, Hcc 7dNew York, NY 10016-6402 · (212) 263-7419

Phone(212) 263-7419

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1780671685 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 229660

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

550 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Melissa Nishawala M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 8, 2016 through April 8, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 8, 2016

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 8, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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

$198.19 typical visit price

range $65.69 – $198.19

Typical copayment $49.54 (range $16.42 – $49.54)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$81.44 typical visit price

range $21.20 – $160.66

Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)

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. SHARON URALIL D.O.

Internal Medicine

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-3293

DR. DIANA TREVAS FLEISHER

Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-3293

DR. MONICA GUPTA M.D.

Allergy & Immunology

550 1ST AVE, NBV 16N30, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-6397

CHRISTINE CHAN M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

DR. MATTHEW CHIARELLO MD

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

DR. MEGAN ELIZABETH JENKINS M.D.

Surgery

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-7300

DR. MANAN PATEL M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

VICKY CHIANG

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

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 Nishawala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Nishawala is 1780671685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2005.

Where is Melissa Nishawala located?

Melissa Nishawala practices at 550 1st Ave Hcc 7D, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-7419.

What is Melissa Nishawala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Melissa Nishawala enrolled in Medicare?

No. Melissa Nishawala has opted out of Medicare through April 8, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Nishawala was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 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.