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DR. MELVIN SIDNEY DASSINGER III M.D.
NPI 1851423867
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Active since March 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 827, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202(501) 364-1447(501) 364-1516 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2019, Mar 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Melvin Sidney Dassinger Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN SIDNEY DASSINGER III M.D. (NPI 1851423867) is an individual pediatric surgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-5312) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851423867
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0120X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN SIDNEY DASSINGER IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address1 CHILDRENS WAY # 827Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-1100 · Fax (501) 364-4082
Phone(501) 364-1447
Fax(501) 364-1516
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1851423867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Pediatric SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0120X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-5312
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 827, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid165225001AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melvin Sidney Dassinger Iii M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melvin Dassinger reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC
Same address
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 653 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629889464 (501) 364-2526
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
0.1 mi
Psychologist
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114255353 (501) 364-1100
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
3.4 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Melvin Dassinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Dassinger is 1851423867. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2007.

Where is Melvin Dassinger located?

Melvin Dassinger practices at 1 Childrens Way # 827, Little Rock, AR 72202. The listed phone number is (501) 364-1447.

What is Melvin Dassinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0120X.

Is Melvin Dassinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Dassinger is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melvin Dassinger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvin Dassinger reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC (Little Rock, AR), University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR) and Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR). 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 Melvin Dassinger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melvin Dassinger accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Melvin Dassinger 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Dassinger was last updated on August 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.