Melinda Carden, PT, DPT, OCS
NPI 1497163257 · Physical Therapist · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Carden, PT, DPT, OCS is a Physical Therapist provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1497163257).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497163257
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- PT, DPT, OCS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7883 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
580 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 210 | $19 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 186 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 106 | $30 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 47 | $17 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 31 | $7 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$30 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-24
- Last updated
- 2018-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Carden's NPI number?
- Melinda Carden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497163257, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Carden's specialty?
- Melinda Carden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Melinda Carden located?
- Melinda Carden's practice location on file with NPPES is 1211 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-6638.
- What is Melinda Carden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Carden is (901) 759-3280.
- Does Melinda Carden accept Medicare?
- Melinda Carden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Carden's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Carden's NPI (1497163257) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.