Quick answers
- Does Melanie A. Hopkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie A. Hopkins 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 Melanie A. Hopkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,466 Original Medicare patients and 6,301 services for Melanie A. Hopkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie A. Hopkins's NPI number?
- 1750351706. 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 Melanie A. Hopkins, 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 | 2,466 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,301 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)5,677 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)236 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)217 services
- Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method (G0416)51 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)50 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety22%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie A. Hopkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2890 Tricom StNorth Charleston, SC 29406
- 2890 Tricom StN Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 797‑6600
- 7900 N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 449‑3381
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie A. Hopkins as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Strand Gi Associates PA10 clinicians in the group
- Palmetto Adult and Childrens Urology PA6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in North Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Strand Gi Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750351706 |
| 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
- 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