Melissa Laxton, MD
NPI 1932186178 · Anesthesiology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Laxton, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1932186178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932186178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200100059 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
83 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 17 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 15 | $65 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 15 | $45 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 13 | $48 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Abdomen Outside Abdominal Cavity00860 | 12 | $138 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 11 | $164 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-29
- Last updated
- 2017-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Laxton's NPI number?
- Melissa Laxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932186178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Laxton's specialty?
- Melissa Laxton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Laxton located?
- Melissa Laxton's practice location on file with NPPES is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001.
- What is Melissa Laxton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Laxton is (336) 716-2255.
- Does Melissa Laxton accept Medicare?
- Melissa Laxton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Laxton's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Laxton's NPI (1932186178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.