Melissa Blackmon, NP-C
NPI 1477816668 · Nurse Practitioner · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Blackmon, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1477816668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477816668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17870 (SC)
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
13 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
1,268 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 | 745 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 396 | $72 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 44 | $26 |
| X-Ray of Middle Spine, 2 Views72070 | 20 | $21 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 19 | $33 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 17 | $42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 250 | 86 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 233 | 46 |
| Pregabalin | 169 | 46 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 169 | 70 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 87 | 23 |
| Buprenorphine | 34 | — |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 2 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
- 2012-06-21
- Last updated
- 2020-10-13
- Certified
- 2020-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Blackmon's NPI number?
- Melissa Blackmon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477816668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Blackmon's specialty?
- Melissa Blackmon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Blackmon located?
- Melissa Blackmon's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 E Medical Ln Ste 100&200, West Columbia, SC 29169-4847.
- What is Melissa Blackmon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Blackmon is (803) 935-8410.
- Does Melissa Blackmon accept Medicare?
- Melissa Blackmon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Blackmon's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Blackmon's NPI (1477816668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.