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MELISSA T PALADINO CRNA
NPI 1932176336
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Charleston, SC

Active since March 03, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE B, CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 553-7070(843) 553-2223 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Melissa T Paladino Crna NPPES

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

MELISSA T PALADINO CRNA (NPI 1932176336) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (APN1994) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is affiliated with Musc Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932176336
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA T PALADINOCredential: CRNA
Location Address9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE BCharleston, SC 29406-9138
Mailing Address9326 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste BCharleston, SC 29406-9138 · (843) 553-7070 · Fax (843) 553-2223
Phone(843) 553-7070
Fax(843) 553-2223
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2011
✔ NPI 1932176336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · APN1994
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, Charleston, SC 29406
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedQ334623605SC
MedicaidAN1253SC
Medicare UPINQ33462SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa T Paladino Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739072414
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040205000992

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Paladino reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Medical University Hospital Authority
15 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 357 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255305876 (843) 792-1414

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320
Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ANNETTE W COOPER C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 553-7070
MICHAEL S SABBACK MD
Surgery
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE D
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-5353
NATALIE CHEVALLIER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 553-7070
MARK PATRICK WIMBERLY MD
Anesthesiology
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE E
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 572-1228
CAROLINA SURG ASSOC PA
Surgery
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE D
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-5353
DOUGLAS FOTIA LISW
Counselor
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE A
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 377-1600
KELLY A CARMACK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 553-7070
CARROLL S BROWN M.D.
Anesthesiology
9326 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 553-7070

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 Paladino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Paladino is 1932176336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2006.

Where is Melissa Paladino located?

Melissa Paladino practices at 9326 Medical Plaza Dr Ste B, Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 553-7070.

What is Melissa Paladino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melissa Paladino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Paladino is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Paladino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Paladino reassigns Medicare benefits to Medical University Hospital Authority (Charleston, SC). The 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 Melissa Paladino's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Paladino accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Melissa Paladino 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 Paladino affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Paladino is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Paladino was last updated on December 8, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.