Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Covington, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Anesthesiology Physician · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Santa Fe, NM
- NPI 1851457394
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1650 Hospital Dr Ste 500
Santa Fe, NM 875054794
(505) 670-1976
fax (505) 983-7212
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 23, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Mexico #MD2019-0791 · Vermont #042.0011771
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851457394. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
722
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$64,962
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 181 | 113 | $65 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 117 | 84 | $95 | |
62323 |
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 60 | 53 | $96 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 53 | 53 | $131 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 45 | 41 | $124 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 41 | 30 | $124 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 40 | 29 | $71 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 29 | 24 | $102 | |
64636 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | 28 | 20 | $58 | |
64635 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | 27 | 20 | $187 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Santa Fe Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$154
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevro Corp. | 2 | $65.07 | |
| Avanos Medical | 1 | $26.70 | |
| Stemline Therapeutics INC. | 1 | $22.77 | |
| Blueprint Medicines Corporation | 1 | $22.05 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 1 | $17.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
134
Patients
59
Total drug cost
$2,083
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 92 | 44 | $1,214 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 25 | 15 | $680 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 17 | 0 | $189 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Covington's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Covington practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Santa Fe, NM.
Where does Dr. Melissa Covington practice?
Dr. Melissa Covington practices at 1650 Hospital Dr Ste 500, Santa Fe, NM 875054794. Office phone: 5056701976.
What is Dr. Melissa Covington's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851457394, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Covington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Covington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Covington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.