Melanie Pointer, MD
NPI 1275736902 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Pointer, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1275736902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275736902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 68037 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician2084P0804X
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
127 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $95 |
| Telehealth Originating Site Facility FeeQ3014 | 39 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$95 (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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 127 | 22 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 105 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 99 | 11 |
| Risperidone | 94 | 11 |
| Olanzapine | 80 | — |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 66 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 58 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2007-06-08
- Last updated
- 2020-08-20
- Certified
- 2020-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Pointer's NPI number?
- Melanie Pointer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275736902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Pointer's specialty?
- Melanie Pointer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Pointer located?
- Melanie Pointer's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Dannon Vw Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331-2157.
- What is Melanie Pointer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Pointer is (404) 346-3471.
- Does Melanie Pointer accept Medicare?
- Melanie Pointer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Pointer's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Pointer's NPI (1275736902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.