Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Melissa E. Chen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Melissa E. Chen at 2 hospitals: Johnston Health and UNC Hospitals. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Melissa E. Chen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chapel Hill, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Melissa E. Chen's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Melissa E. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa E. Chen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Melissa E. Chen?
- (984) 974-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Melissa E. Chen's NPI number?
- 1598129835. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melissa E. Chen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa E. Chen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340090
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa E. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514 (984) 974‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa E. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598129835 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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