Melissa Chism, APRN
NPI 1548799729 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Chism, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1548799729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548799729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20851 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,045 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 | 419 | $99 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 409 | $13 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 183 | $65 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 34 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$102 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 45 | 16 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 38 | 14 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 37 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 16 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 33 | 11 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 28 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 24 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 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)
- 1301 Plantation Island Dr S Ste 303bSt Augustine, FL 32080-3117Phone: (800) 491-0909
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-09
- Last updated
- 2025-01-02
- Certified
- 2025-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Chism's NPI number?
- Melissa Chism's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548799729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Chism's specialty?
- Melissa Chism is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Chism located?
- Melissa Chism's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Doctor Cir, Columbia, SC 29203-6502.
- What is Melissa Chism's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Chism is (800) 491-0909.
- Does Melissa Chism accept Medicare?
- Melissa Chism is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Chism's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Chism's NPI (1548799729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.