Active NPI 1174526958 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark Edmund Pessa , MD

Surgery - Trauma Surgery • Melbourne, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Pessa, MD is a certified Surgery - Trauma Surgery practicing in Melbourne, FL. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1981, Dr. Pessa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1350 HICKORY ST.

Dr. Pessa maintains professional affiliations with Health First Medical Group, Llc, Health First Physician Specialties Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1350 Hickory St

Melbourne, FL 329013224

Telephone 3214341401

Fax 3214341667

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Holmes Regional Medical Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1295702728

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Melbourne, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +20.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Melbourne, FL (105 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pessa (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Melbourne Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	26	11	$481.77	$102.79
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$648.95	$169.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$457.40	$128.20
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	13	$285.43	$76.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	49	32	$255.06	$75.42
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$552.38	$159.36
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	19	11	$883.00	$213.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	65	24	$890.23	$219.85
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	58	43	$373.55	$102.12
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	38	$598.50	$198.75
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	23	$225.23	$71.17
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$297.82	$136.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	51	51	$703.12	$201.63
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	31	16	$897.39	$224.07
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	19	13	$372.32	$103.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	17	$225.44	$72.49
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$957.46	$478.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	41	40	$490.07	$202.92
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	24	14	$263.75	$102.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$281.00	$141.65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	14	$156.73	$73.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	52	51	$420.94	$206.03
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	44	36	$152.36	$74.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	32	21	$226.25	$105.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	15	$149.00	$74.33
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	20	14	$572.50	$227.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$219.00	$109.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$281.00	$139.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	65	50	$149.25	$73.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	54	53	$416.56	$202.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	19	$145.00	$72.13
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	25	17	$667.00	$221.72
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$80.00	$39.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	100	69	$163.63	$71.90
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	74	39	$578.04	$221.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	48	48	$432.06	$200.66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$280.17	$137.63
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	19	15	$309.63	$103.46
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$59.43	$39.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-15

Surgery - Trauma Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0127X

State License FL ME94760

Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME94760

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

274458900 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Hfpsi

31607X (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare

31607Y (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Health First Medical Group, Llc

1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 329013224

Phone: 3214347000

Health First Physician Specialties Inc

1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 329013224

Phone: 3214347000

Secondary Practice Locations

1350 Hickory St Ste 101

Melbourne, FL 329013224

Phone: 3214341401

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Meredith Thomas , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Heather Scott , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1154907822

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Jose Chavac Rodas

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2023

Registered at 1350 HICKORY ST, MELBOURNE, FL 329013224 (Tel: 3214341401)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2023

Surgery (License #ME94760 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2018

Registered at 1350 S HICKORY ST, SUITE PSO, MELBOURNE, FL 32901 (Tel: 3214341401)

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NPI Profile Active August 30, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2017

Registered at 3300 S FISKE BLVD, ROCKLEDGE, FL 329554306 (Tel: (321) 434-1401)

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2017

Registered at 1350 S HICKORY ST, SUITE PSO, MELBOURNE, FL 329013224 (Tel: 3214341401)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 30, 2017

Recorded as MARK PESSA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 30, 2017

Surgery (License #ME94760 in FL)

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NPI Profile Active May 23, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2012

Registered at 1350 S HICKORY ST, SUITE PSO, MELBOURNE, FL 329013224 (Tel: 3214341401)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 561600, ROCKLEDGE, FL 329561600 (Tel: 3214344600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 23, 2012

Recorded as MARK PESSA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2012

Surgery (License #ME94760 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174526958

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 24, 2005

Last Update: November 15, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3300 S Fiske Blvd

Rockledge, FL 329554306

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