Quick answers
- Does Melissa R. Bliss accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa R. Bliss accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa R. Bliss see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 992 Original Medicare patients and 3,857 services for Melissa R. Bliss. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa R. Bliss's NPI number?
- 1326005695. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melissa R. Bliss, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 992 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,857 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)1,188 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)912 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)403 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)278 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)262 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Atrial fibrillation55%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Heart failure45%
Hospitals where Melissa R. Bliss works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa R. Bliss at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420098
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa R. Bliss is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2200 Crow LnMyrtle Beach, SC 29577
- 2347 S Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 357‑2443
- 4320 Holmestown RdMyrtle Beach, SC 29588
- 506 N StBamberg, SC 29003 (803) 245‑6290
- 9653 Ocean HwyPawleys Island, SC 29585 (843) 235‑3131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa R. Bliss as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Myrtle Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MUSC Community Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Mercer University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326005695 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians