Melissa Wright, MD
NPI 1255745576 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Wright, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1255745576).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255745576
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023014395 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
626 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 170 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 131 | $170 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 114 | $127 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 110 | $68 |
| Prosthetic Repair of Shoulder Joint, Total Shoulder23472 | 48 | $1,482 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 67 | 45 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 | 19 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin | 24 | 14 |
| Methocarbamol | 20 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 17 |
| Meloxicam | 19 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,404 across 17 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
- 2014-06-14
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Wright's NPI number?
- Melissa Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255745576, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Wright's specialty?
- Melissa Wright is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Wright located?
- Melissa Wright's practice location on file with NPPES is 4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1032.
- What is Melissa Wright's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Wright is (314) 514-3500.
- Does Melissa Wright accept Medicare?
- Melissa Wright is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Wright's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Wright's NPI (1255745576) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.