Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Cessna, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Hematology (Pathology) Physician · Salt Lake City, UT

  • NPI 1033178090
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8Th Avenue & C Street
Salt Lake City, UT 841430001
(801) 408-1784
fax (801) 408-5196
Mailing address
Po Box 30309
Charleston, SC 294170309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 3, 2008
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Utah #4828444-1205
Medicaid
UT #870326048001D6824

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033178090. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,494
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,285
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88185 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker 446 23 $21
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 246 46 $26
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 205 113 $35
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 84 67 $33
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 78 38 $11
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 63 62 $79
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 62 15 $81
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation 38 37 $46
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 38 37 $12
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure 38 12 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Salt Lake City Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Cessna's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Cessna practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Salt Lake City, UT.
Where does Dr. Melissa Cessna practice?
Dr. Melissa Cessna practices at 8Th Avenue & C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 841430001. Office phone: 8014081784.
What is Dr. Melissa Cessna's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Cessna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033178090, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Cessna accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Cessna accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Cessna commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker (HCPCS 88185); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.