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MELANIE M TRADO PA-C
NPI 1962442772
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 326-3060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Melanie M Trado Pa-c NPPES

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

MELANIE M TRADO PA-C (NPI 1962442772) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (101332) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lenoir.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962442772
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE M TRADOCredential: PA-C
Location Address810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RDHickory, NC 28602-9617
Mailing AddressPo Box 602598Charlotte, NC 28260-2598 · (336) 716-2255
Phone(828) 326-3060
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2021
✔ NPI 1962442772 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 101332
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, Hickory, NC 28602
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1322 Mulberry St SW Ste ALenoir, NC 28645-5703 · Phone (828) 757-6400

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid891056GNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie M Trado Pa-c 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 ID4082668967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050303001011
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.

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

PATRICIA HICKLING-BECKMAN MIDWIFE
Advanced Practice Midwife
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
MR. MARCUS WHITFIELD OSBORNE LAT, ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, CVMC-CENTER FOR REHABILITATION
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-2272
VALERIE ALAYNE GASTON MIDWIFE
Advanced Practice Midwife
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
LESLEY LAUREN LODER NP
Nurse Practitioner
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Ambulance (Land Transport)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
BRIAN L BADDERS LPT
Physical Therapist
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
IDA LOUISE GOODNIGHT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809

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 Melanie Trado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Trado is 1962442772. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Where is Melanie Trado located?

Melanie Trado practices at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 326-3060.

What is Melanie Trado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melanie Trado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Trado 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.

What insurance does Melanie Trado accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Melanie Trado 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 Melanie Trado affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Trado is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Trado was last updated on March 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.