Quick answers
- Does Melissa S. Palazzo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa S. Palazzo 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 S. Palazzo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 44 services for Melissa S. Palazzo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa S. Palazzo's NPI number?
- 1740272020. 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 S. Palazzo, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 44 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)28 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%
- Diabetes68%
- Ischemic heart disease68%
- High cholesterol64%
- Anxiety64%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Melissa S. Palazzo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa S. Palazzo 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.
- Johnson City Medical CenterJohnson City, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440063
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa S. Palazzo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1497 W Elk AveElizabethton, TN 37643
- 400 N State of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 (423) 431‑4847
- 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Rm 2746Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 431‑2727
- 408 N State of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 (423) 431‑4946
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa S. Palazzo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation289 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other internal medicine doctors in Elizabethton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elizabethton, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Utah School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740272020 |
| 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