Melissa Chavez, MD
NPI 1417584442 · Otolaryngology Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Chavez, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1417584442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417584442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95270 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Harrison Ave # Bcd5Boston, MA 02118-2905Phone: (617) 638-7066
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-27
- Last updated
- 2025-08-11
- Certified
- 2025-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Chavez's NPI number?
- Melissa Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417584442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Chavez's specialty?
- Melissa Chavez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Chavez located?
- Melissa Chavez's practice location on file with NPPES is 169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425-2905.
- What is Melissa Chavez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Chavez is (843) 876-0791.
- Does Melissa Chavez accept Medicare?
- Melissa Chavez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Chavez's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Chavez's NPI (1417584442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.