Melanie Adams, PAC
NPI 1174695456 · Physician Assistant · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Adams, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1174695456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174695456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 03654 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
764 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 206 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 156 | $74 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 107 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 90 | $90 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 73 | $88 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 153 | 101 |
| Ketoconazole | 94 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 76 | 32 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 63 | 42 |
| Metronidazole | 49 | 30 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 42 | 23 |
| Hydrocortisone | 28 | 23 |
| Nystatin | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,355 across 53 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Adams's NPI number?
- Melanie Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174695456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Adams's specialty?
- Melanie Adams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Adams located?
- Melanie Adams's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001.
- What is Melanie Adams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Adams is (919) 966-8596.
- Does Melanie Adams accept Medicare?
- Melanie Adams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Adams's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Adams's NPI (1174695456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.