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Active NPI 1962958132 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melissa Erin Gatz , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Columbus, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melissa Gatz, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Columbus, OH. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Melissa Gatz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 285 E STATE ST STE 260.

Melissa Gatz is affiliated with Carolinas Physicians Network Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

285 E State St Ste 260

Columbus, OH 432154322

Telephone 6145669035

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Columbus, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs +2.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.7 Yrs
State Avg: 9.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
731 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, OH (5376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gatz (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Columbus Specialty Average (7.7 Years) 7.7 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-17
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License OH 50.004764RX

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

1237 Harding Pl, Charlotte, NC 282042826

Phone: 7043730212

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2018

Registered at 285 E STATE ST STE 260, COLUMBUS, OH 432154322 (Tel: 6145669035)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2018

Registered at 5400 FRANTZ RD STE 250, DUBLIN, OH 430166102

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2018

Recorded as MELISSA GATZ, PA-C

NPI Profile Active August 28, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 28, 2016

Registered at 4043 PLANTATION LAKE CT, COLUMBUS, OH 432215674 (Tel: 4408216544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2016

Registered at 4043 PLANTATION LAKE CT, COLUMBUS, OH 432215674

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 28, 2016

Recorded as MELISSA GORDON, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 28, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #50.004764RX in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 28, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962958132
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 28, 2016
Last Update: April 17, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5400 Frantz Rd Ste 250

Dublin, OH 430166102

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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