Melissa James, FNP
NPI 1356664825 · Nurse Practitioner · Laurel, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa James, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Laurel, MS (NPI 1356664825).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356664825
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R852441 (MS)
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
16 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
248 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 | 97 | $99 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 65 | $11 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 23 | $9 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 17 | $96 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 17 | $167 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 15 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 29 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | — |
| Lisinopril | 27 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
- 2010-03-11
- Last updated
- 2026-05-29
- Certified
- 2026-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa James's NPI number?
- Melissa James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356664825, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa James's specialty?
- Melissa James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa James located?
- Melissa James's practice location on file with NPPES is 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440-4355.
- What is Melissa James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa James is (601) 426-4000.
- Does Melissa James accept Medicare?
- Melissa James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa James's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa James's NPI (1356664825) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.