Melissa Nicholas, PA-C
NPI 1215197694 · Medical Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Nicholas, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215197694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215197694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA06018 (TX)
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
18 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
2,444 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 | 910 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 661 | $78 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 300 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 147 | $95 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 145 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 129 | 71 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 127 | 88 |
| Ketoconazole | 89 | 54 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 75 | 39 |
| Nystatin | 40 | 19 |
| Hydrocortisone | 38 | 32 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 33 | 18 |
| Mupirocin | 28 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,072 across 66 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
- 2008-06-10
- Last updated
- 2009-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Nicholas's NPI number?
- Melissa Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215197694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Nicholas's specialty?
- Melissa Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Nicholas located?
- Melissa Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3450 Fm 1960 West, Houston, TX 76042-2435.
- What is Melissa Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Nicholas is (281) 444-1738.
- Does Melissa Nicholas accept Medicare?
- Melissa Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Nicholas's NPI (1215197694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.