Provider Profile
Melanie M. Trado, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Melanie Trado
Melanie M. Trado, PA-C is a physician assistant practicing in Hickory, NC. Melanie trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Melanie cared for 47 Medicare patients across 49 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 326-3060
- Email not available
Practice Locations
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
Hickory, NC 28602
322 Mulberry St SW Ste A
Lenoir, NC 28645
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
49 services · 47 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
31 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Other physician assistants in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melanie M. Trado?
Melanie M. Trado is a physician assistant in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Melanie M. Trado's address?
Melanie M. Trado is listed at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melanie M. Trado?
The number on file is (828) 326-3060. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Melanie M. Trado's NPI number?
Melanie M. Trado's National Provider Identifier is 1962442772. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Melanie M. Trado train?
Melanie M. Trado attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melanie M. Trado been practicing?
Melanie M. Trado has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melanie M. Trado perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie M. Trado the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melanie M. Trado confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie M. Trado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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