Melissa Blume, PA-C
NPI 1477865202 · Physician Assistant · Litchfield, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Blume, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Litchfield, IL (NPI 1477865202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477865202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085003744 (IL)
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 tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 238 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 140 | 33 |
| Omeprazole | 129 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 111 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 108 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$729 across 39 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
- 2010-07-09
- Last updated
- 2010-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Blume's NPI number?
- Melissa Blume's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477865202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Blume's specialty?
- Melissa Blume is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Blume located?
- Melissa Blume's practice location on file with NPPES is 1285 Franciscan Dr, Litchfield, IL 62056-1778.
- What is Melissa Blume's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Blume is (217) 324-6127.
- Does Melissa Blume accept Medicare?
- Melissa Blume is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Blume's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Blume's NPI (1477865202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.