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Active NPI 1619931607 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melissa C Chase , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melissa Chase, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1990, Melissa Chase delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Melissa Chase accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include nursing facility discharge management, more than, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, 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

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 8002334082
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +25.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.3 Yrs
State Avg: 11.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
237 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chase (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes
57 52 $173.89 $105.33
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
46 36 $164.00 $86.85
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes
28 18 $202.00 $104.20
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
27 26 $129.00 $61.75
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
23 17 $164.00 $86.85
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes
15 15 $189.00 $124.97
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
15 14 $119.00 $60.57
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
15 14 $119.00 $60.57
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
12 12 $142.00 $66.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA001420L

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.

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 22, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 22, 2009

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 8002334082)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 22, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 854, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 170330854 (Tel: 8002334082)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 22, 2009

Recorded as MELISSA CHASE, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 22, 2009

Physician Assistant (License #MA001420L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619931607
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 14, 2006
Last Update: September 22, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 854, Mc A410

Hershey, PA 170330854

Phone: 8002334082

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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