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MELISSA LUDOVICA J ELEN MD
NPI 1922928589
Dermatology in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Melissa Ludovica J Elen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Ludovica J Elen is 1922928589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2026.

Q: What is Melissa Ludovica J Elen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Active since July 15, 2026PECOS Enrolled

171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record added: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2026, Jul 15, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

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About Melissa Ludovica J Elen Md NPPES

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

MELISSA LUDOVICA J ELEN MD (NPI 1922928589) is an individual dermatology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (AL97672) and active in the NPI registry since July 2026. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922928589

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA LUDOVICA J ELENCredential: MD

Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8908

Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Phone(843) 792-1414

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2026

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026

✔ NPI 1922928589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · AL97672

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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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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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Ludovica J Elen Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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

$83.18 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

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