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Active NPI 1023579570 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Sue Koci , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Koci, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2019, Dr. Koci delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 BAYLOR PLZ.

Dr. Koci maintains professional affiliations with Baptist Health Medical Group Inc, Hendrick Provider Network, Oakbend Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Baylor Plz

Houston, TX 770303498

Telephone 7137984951
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Baylor College Of Medicine Facility NPI 1326051905

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -13.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% 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. Koci (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-09
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX T0263

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.

Transplant Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 204F00000X

State License TX T0263

A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery.

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

2601 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 420033825

Phone: 2705389555

Hendrick Provider Network

125 S Park Dr, Brownwood, TX 768015952

Phone: 3256418648

Oakbend Medical Group

1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 774693246

Phone: 2812387870

Secondary Practice Locations

1501 Burnet Rd

Brownwood, TX 768018520

Phone: 3256702000

6620 Main St Ste 1425

Houston, TX 770302342

Phone: 7137982500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Christopher Boldt , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1013602465

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Francisco Mendes , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1013802008

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Varsha Muthukumar , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1023690344

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kala Pham

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1023964434
Kevin Newton , LCSW-S

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1033711627

LCSWS

Matthew Washko

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1033904453

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2026

Surgery (License #T0263 in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2024

Transplant Surgery (License #T0263 in TX)

NPI Profile Active March 27, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2019

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 770303498 (Tel: 7137984951)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2019

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 770303498 (Tel: 7137984951)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2019

Recorded as MELISSA KOCI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 27, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023579570
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 27, 2019
Last Update: April 09, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1 Baylor Plz

Houston, TX 770303498

Phone: 7137984951

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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