Active NPI 1013120815 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Susan Phillips , MD

Surgery • Knoxville, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Phillips, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Knoxville, TN. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Phillips delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1934 ALCOA HWY STE D285.

Dr. Phillips is affiliated with University Health System, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285

Knoxville, TN 37920

Telephone 8653059620

Fax 8655253460

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Surgeons Associates Facility NPI 1063442333

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Knoxville, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +2.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

56 Specialists

Practicing in Knoxville, TN (682 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Phillips (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Knoxville Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$395.00	$158.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$215.00	$85.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$265.00	$105.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$395.00	$143.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	25	$307.90	$112.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$405.71	$148.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$293.17	$114.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	17	$197.86	$81.21
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$520.73	$197.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$416.00	$158.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$190.00	$85.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$280.06	$122.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$275.00	$99.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$185.00	$66.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$416.00	$155.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$271.00	$103.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$275.00	$100.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	35	$271.00	$101.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	27	$185.00	$69.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$416.00	$153.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	38	$271.00	$101.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$275.00	$97.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	22	$185.00	$68.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$416.00	$153.93
99354 Prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour	13	13	$255.00	$115.65
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1855.00	$662.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$275.00	$96.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	30	$185.00	$68.09
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	17	$182.00	$68.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$271.00	$97.48
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$1710.00	$492.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-28

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN MD0000047588

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN MD47588

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License VA 0116017624

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1525023 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Health System, Inc.

1934 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379201528

Phone: 8653059620

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

13 Associated Practitioners

Sonya Mcwilliams , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1073558334

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Matthew Mancini , MD

Surgery

NPI 1194755454

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kaela Blake , MD

Surgery

NPI 1205222072

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Henry Nelson , MD

Specialist

NPI 1275558231

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hobart Akin , MD

Specialist

NPI 1366467326

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Heena Patel , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1538104617

Family Nurse Practitioner

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 February 28, 2020

Registered at 1934 ALCOA HWY STE D285, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 (Tel: 8653059620)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 28, 2020

Registered at 1934 ALCOA HWY STE D285, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 (Tel: 8653059620)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 28, 2020

Recorded as MELISSA PHILLIPS, MD

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NPI Profile Active April 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2016

Registered at 1934 ALCOA HWY, SUITE D-285, KNOXVILLE, TN 379201500 (Tel: 8653059620)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2016

Registered at 1934 ALCOA HWY, SUITE D-285, KNOXVILLE, TN 379201500 (Tel: 8653059620)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2016

Recorded as MELISSA LAPINSKA, MD,FACS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2016

Surgery (License #MD47588 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 08, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013120815

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 08, 2007

Last Update: February 28, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285

Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: 8653059620

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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