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Pathology

Melissa J. Contos, MD

Works at hospitals in South Hill, VA · Richmond, VA · Tappahannock, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Melissa J. Contos, MD is a pathologist at 1200 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298. Phone: (804) 828-9000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Melissa J. Contos had 301 Original Medicare patients and 654 services. NPI 1528083920. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melissa J. Contos, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Melissa J. Contos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa J. Contos 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 J. Contos see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 301 Original Medicare patients and 654 services for Melissa J. Contos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Melissa J. Contos's NPI number?
1528083920. 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 J. Contos, 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 patients301
Services billed to Medicare654
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)429 services
  2. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)52 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)39 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)23 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity (88309)15 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Depression31%

Hospitals where Melissa J. Contos works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa J. Contos 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melissa J. Contos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melissa J. Contos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MCV Associated Physicians1,807 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in MCV Associated Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528083920
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians