Melissa Burgess, M.D.
NPI 1497982649 · Medical Oncology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Burgess, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1497982649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497982649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD445720 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
324 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 85 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 60 | $137 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 49 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 37 | $113 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pazopanib Hcl | 52 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 43 | 14 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 42 | — |
| Sorafenib Tosylatebrand: Sorafenib | 31 | — |
| Gabapentin | 25 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 24 | — |
| Selumetinib Sulfatebrand: Koselugo | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$211 across 2 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
- 2009-06-15
- Last updated
- 2016-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Burgess's NPI number?
- Melissa Burgess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497982649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Burgess's specialty?
- Melissa Burgess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Burgess located?
- Melissa Burgess's practice location on file with NPPES is 5115 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1301.
- What is Melissa Burgess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Burgess is (412) 692-4724.
- Does Melissa Burgess accept Medicare?
- Melissa Burgess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Burgess's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Burgess's NPI (1497982649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.