Melanie Church
Melanie Church is a Peer Specialist in Seattle, WA, registered under NPI 1003756453. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Seattle, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Oct 24, 2026. Parking is available about 0.29 mi away. The nearest transit stop is 514 ft away, served by South Walker Street & 25th Avenue South. A pharmacy sits 197 ft from the entrance (Nguyen Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.50 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Restaurant Taco Time 128 ft ~1 min
Restaurant Buddha Bruddah 164 ft ~1 min
2201 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle 98144
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa,Su 12:00-20:00
Transit Rainier Avenue South & South Walker Street 220 ft ~1 min
Parking 228 ft ~1 min
Pharmacy Nguyen Pharmacy 197 ft ~1 min
2120 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle 98144
Transit Rainier Avenue South & South Walker Street 250 ft ~1 min
Parking 361 ft ~2 min
Transit South Walker Street & 25th Avenue South 514 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Subway 631 ft ~3 min
2338 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle 98144
Mo-Su,PH 00:00-00:00
Coffee Ana's Cafe 691 ft ~3 min
2401 South Plum Street, Seattle 98144
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su off
Parking 0.29 mi ~6 min
2600 South Bayview Street, Seattle 98144
Grocery QFC 0.31 mi ~7 min
Gas station Arco 0.42 mi ~9 min
Convenience ampm 0.43 mi ~9 min
Coffee Compadre Coffee 0.50 mi ~10 min
2931 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle 98144
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Peer Specialist covers
Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certification/licensing authority. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 175T00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175T00000X | Peer Specialist | — | WA | primary |
| 101Y00000X | Counselor | — | — | |
| 171M00000X | Case Manager/Care Coordinator | — | WA |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003756453 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Practice address |
2200 RAINIER AVE S STE 201 Seattle, WA 98144 (253) 393-8223 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Sum = 47 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 3 · actual last digit = 3
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.