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DR. MELANIE ONGCHIN MD
NPI 1992961510
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since August 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.54/100
CMS Quality Rating
9100 BABCOCK BLVD, UPMC PASSAVANT, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237(412) 692-2852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Melanie Ongchin Md NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE ONGCHIN MD (NPI 1992961510) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD445224) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Williamsport, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992961510
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE ONGCHINCredential: MD
Location Address9100 BABCOCK BLVD, UPMC PASSAVANTPittsburgh, PA 15237
Mailing Address9100 Babcock Boulevard, Ground FloorPittsburgh, PA 15237 · (412) 692-2852
Phone(412) 692-2852
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1992961510 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD445224
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
9100 BABCOCK BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid390200000XNY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melanie Ongchin Md 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 ID9133382047
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120511000350
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
82 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
71 services48 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
32 services24 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Upmc Williamsport

Acute Care Hospitals · Williamsport, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390045
Location700 High StreetWilliamsport, PA 17701 · Lycoming County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Passavant

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390107
Location9100 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390114
Location300 Halket StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Horizon

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390178
Location110 North Main StreetGreenville, PA 16125 · Mercer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15237 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.54/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.04
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.42

Reported Quality Measures

Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%192 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
57%341 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
95%341 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
40%341 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
52%341 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers29 claims458 services$4.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce A4394
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
4 suppliers18 claims263 services$2.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4409
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers22 claims440 services$5.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each A4425
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
4 suppliers28 claims520 services$3.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, with built in convexity, with filter, (1 piece), each A5057
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers19 claims290 services$9.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ANTOINE WADIH M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
9100 BABCOCK BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 367-6700
ANDREA NAYLOR RD
Dietitian, Registered
9100 BABCOCK BLVD, SUITE 3020
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 748-6468
KATHERINE MCGOVERN
Speech-Language Pathologist
9100 BABCOCK BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 748-4149
MRS. ANDREA DAWSON WARD BSCPT
Physical Therapist
9100 BABCOCK BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 367-6452
SUSAN HARKE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9100 BABCOCK BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 367-6700
CATHY ZAMBA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9100 BABCOCK BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 367-6700
UPMC PASSAVANT
Rehabilitation Unit
9100 BABCOCK BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 432-5500
MARISA C EWING OT
Occupational Therapist
9100 BABCOCK BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Allegheny County (412) 367-6450

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 Ongchin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Ongchin is 1992961510. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2008.

Where is Melanie Ongchin located?

Melanie Ongchin practices at 9100 Babcock Blvd Upmc Passavant, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The listed phone number is (412) 692-2852.

What is Melanie Ongchin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Melanie Ongchin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Ongchin 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.

Is Melanie Ongchin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Ongchin is affiliated with Upmc Williamsport, Upmc Altoona, Upmc Passavant, Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System and Upmc Horizon.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Ongchin was last updated on May 28, 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.