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Melissa Simms, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant in Chesterton, IN · enumerated 2012 · practices at Riverview Hospital.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1588909873

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Melissa Simms
Credential PTA
Sex Female
Practice address 780 Dickinson Rd, Chesterton, IN, 46304
Phone (219) 921-2200
Enumeration date Nov 28, 2012
Last updated in NPPES Nov 28, 2012

Taxonomy & licenses

225200000X Physical Therapy Assistant Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · License 06004149A (IN) Primary

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Where does Melissa Simms practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Chesterton, IN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Melissa Simms?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Melissa Simms is 1588909873, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-11-28.