NICHOLAS MELLO PA-C
NPI 1831969484
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Charleston, SC

NPI Status: Active since January 04, 2024

Contact Information

9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29406
Phone: (843) 764-1730
Fax: (843) 764-1731

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About NICHOLAS MELLO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nicholas Mello, a provider established in Charleston, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831969484 assigned on January 2024. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number 5150 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1831969484
Provider Name
NICHOLAS MELLO PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Location Phone
(843) 764-1730
Location Fax
(843) 764-1731
Mailing Address
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Mailing Phone
(843) 764-1730
Mailing Fax
(843) 764-1731
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-04-2024
Last Update Date
05-15-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Physician Assistant Surgical

Taxonomy Code
363AS0400X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
5150
License State
SC

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Direction Bronze 1 - POS
  • Blue Direction Silver 1 - POS
  • Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision - POS
  • Blue Direction Silver 2 - POS
  • Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze - POS
  • Blue Direction Standard Gold - POS
  • Blue Direction Standard Silver - POS
  • Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 - EPO
  • Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 - EPO
  • Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Bronze 4 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Bronze 6 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Gold 1 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Gold 5 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Silver 14 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Silver 40 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Standard Gold - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Standard Silver - EPO
  • First Choice Next Bronze Essential - HMO
  • First Choice Next Bronze Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Bronze Signature - HMO
  • First Choice Next Gold Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Gold Signature - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Essential - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Signature - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Nicholas Mello is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1831969484, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 76

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 76 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1831969484.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Counselor (Mental Health)
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Advanced Practice Midwife
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Advanced Practice Midwife
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Advanced Practice Midwife
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Surgery
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831969484, enumerated as an "individual" on January 04, 2024.

The provider is located at 9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON, SC 29406 and the phone number is (843) 764-1730.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.