Melissa Ruth Decker, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Kings Mountain, NC

Melissa Ruth Decker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. She went to University Of Toledo College Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Scotland Regional Health Network, Carolinas Physicians Network Inc, St. Luke's Physician Network Inc. and her current practice location is 706 W King St, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (980) 487-3751.

Melissa Ruth Decker is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2017-01808) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1336123835.

Contact Information

Melissa Ruth Decker, MD
706 W King St,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086-2708
(980) 487-3751
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa Ruth Decker
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience28 Years
Location706 W King St, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melissa Ruth Decker attended and graduated from University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336123835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820029333
  • Enrollment ID: I20171026000642

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Ruth Decker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336123835NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 2017-01808 (North Carolina)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 2017-01808 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NCHospital
Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NCHospital
Atrium Health AnsonWadesboro, NCHospital
Carolinas Medical Center-pinevilleCharlotte, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scotland Regional Health Network236557318550
Carolinas Physicians Network Inc33754496551613
St. Luke's Physician Network Inc.822419027712

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCarolinas Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477878890
PECOS PAC ID: 3375449655
Enrollment ID: O20031219000455

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Entity NameSt. Luke's Physician Network Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205088796
PECOS PAC ID: 8224190277
Enrollment ID: O20081229000465

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Entity NameScotland Regional Health Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972829562
PECOS PAC ID: 2365573185
Enrollment ID: O20100623000242

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa Ruth Decker, MD
Po Box 19305,
Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Ph: () -
Melissa Ruth Decker, MD
706 W King St,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086-2708

Ph: (980) 487-3751

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Kings Mountain, NC

Dr. Everette B Thombs Sr., MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 711 W Mountain St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Phone: 704-739-9586    Fax: 704-739-6119
Christopher Juan Diaz, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 706 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Phone: 980-487-3751    
Dr. Byron Christopher Leak, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 706 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Phone: 980-487-3751    Fax: 980-487-3294
Charles Pitman Langley Iii, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 608 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Phone: 704-734-5129    Fax: 704-730-9536
Rody Ben Singer, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 706 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Phone: 980-487-3751    
Anton Sergeevich Bazarov, MD
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Laurence Michael Kish, MD
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Practice Location: 2202 Carolina Pl, Ste 100, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Phone: 980-487-2290    

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