Melanie Hopkins, MD
NPI 1750351706 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Little River, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Hopkins, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Little River, SC (NPI 1750351706).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750351706
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15603 (SC)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,286 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 5,677 | $62 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 236 | $75 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 217 | $98 |
| Surgical Pathology, Gross and Microscopic Examinations, for Prostate Needle Biopsy, Any MethodG0416 | 51 | $167 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 50 | $47 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$620 across 43 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7900 N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-3055Phone: (843) 449-3381
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-24
- Last updated
- 2020-07-09
- Certified
- 2020-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Hopkins's NPI number?
- Melanie Hopkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750351706, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Hopkins's specialty?
- Melanie Hopkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Hopkins located?
- Melanie Hopkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 3600 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 29566-8161.
- What is Melanie Hopkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Hopkins is (843) 399-8930.
- Does Melanie Hopkins accept Medicare?
- Melanie Hopkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Hopkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Hopkins's NPI (1750351706) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.