Active NPI 1861612095 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Boltz , DO

Surgery • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Boltz, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006, Dr. Boltz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Boltz is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group 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 straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, ultrasound of head and neck. 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
H088

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175311692

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Facility NPI 1568435477

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Hershey, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs +1.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

48 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Boltz (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Hershey Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	14	$259.00	$75.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$1164.00	$124.30
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	14	13	$82.00	$25.42

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	43	$259.00	$77.42
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	15	15	$82.00	$25.31
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	15	15	$3980.80	$119.07
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	14	14	$261.00	$78.80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$1164.00	$127.33
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	11	11	$3587.00	$949.77

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	72	41	$254.92	$69.62
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	20	19	$3100.95	$120.95
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$1286.00	$131.86
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	14	14	$192.14	$27.45
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	13	13	$249.00	$70.00

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	122	65	$243.00	$71.10
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	23	22	$222.00	$71.21
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	15	14	$403.60	$27.96
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	14	$388.00	$99.90
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$513.00	$126.65

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	115	49	$243.00	$72.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$513.00	$138.70
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	19	19	$222.00	$73.33
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	18	17	$453.56	$28.56

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	84	44	$243.00	$72.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	21	$513.00	$136.61
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	22	22	$222.00	$72.58
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$388.00	$101.32
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$3279.00	$626.20
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$682.00	$201.65

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	128	47	$243.00	$71.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	27	$513.00	$134.96
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$222.00	$71.84
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$706.15	$100.16
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$682.00	$200.18

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	164	63	$243.00	$70.75
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	31	31	$222.00	$70.79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	28	$513.00	$134.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA OT011793

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175318202

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Dr. Annilyn Purayidom , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175311692)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175311692)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MELISSA BOLTZ, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #OT011793 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 30, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861612095

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 30, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

500 University Dr, H088

Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175311692

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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