Melinda Fox, NP-C
NPI 1164108304 · Nurse Practitioner · Spruce Pine, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Fox, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Spruce Pine, NC (NPI 1164108304).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164108304
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5018259 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
322 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 165 | $62 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 55 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 53 | $94 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 49 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$135 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 59 | 57 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 43 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 42 | 42 |
| Potassium Chloride | 20 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 430 Rankin DrMarion, NC 28752-6568Phone: (828) 659-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-14
- Certified
- 2024-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Fox's NPI number?
- Melinda Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164108304, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Fox's specialty?
- Melinda Fox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Fox located?
- Melinda Fox's practice location on file with NPPES is 189 Hospital Dr Fl 1, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3035.
- What is Melinda Fox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Fox is (828) 766-3555.
- Does Melinda Fox accept Medicare?
- Melinda Fox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Fox's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Fox's NPI (1164108304) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.