Melissa Vu, MD
NPI 1215924501 · Anesthesiology Physician · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Vu, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1215924501).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215924501
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME85774 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
252 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 103 | $113 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 45 | $68 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Forearm, Wrist, Or Hand Bones01830 | 41 | $149 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 19 | $357 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 19 | $62 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Top of Arm Bone and Shoulder Joint01630 | 13 | $253 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$265 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-01
- Last updated
- 2026-04-07
- Certified
- 2026-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Vu's NPI number?
- Melissa Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215924501, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Vu's specialty?
- Melissa Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Vu located?
- Melissa Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610-3003.
- What is Melissa Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Vu is (904) 953-2000.
- Does Melissa Vu accept Medicare?
- Melissa Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Vu's NPI (1215924501) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.