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1753 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 107, Waterloo, IA 50701 - Iowa City location
200 Hawkins Dr, 1500 Jcp, Iowa City, IA 52242
About Dr. Garrett
Melissa T. Garrett, M.D. practices surgery in Waterloo, IA. Melissa is a 2010 graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 224 services to 172 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881910271.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (319) 833-5907
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Practice Locations
1753 W RIDGEWAY AVE STE 107
Waterloo, IA 50701
200 Hawkins Dr 1500 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
224 services · 172 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
65 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
46 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
45 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
28 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other general surgeons in Waterloo 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 2
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melissa T. Garrett?
Melissa T. Garrett is a general surgeon in Waterloo, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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What is Melissa T. Garrett's address?
Melissa T. Garrett is listed at 1753 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 107, Waterloo, IA 50701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Melissa T. Garrett?
The number on file is (319) 833-5907. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Melissa T. Garrett?
Melissa T. Garrett's National Provider Identifier is 1881910271. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Melissa T. Garrett train?
Melissa T. Garrett attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa T. Garrett have?
Melissa T. Garrett has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melissa T. Garrett perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa T. Garrett performs procedures including intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm and removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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