Melinda Patterson, MD
NPI 1497218721 · Family Medicine Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Patterson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1497218721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497218721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-15449 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
2,252 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 | 898 | $86 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 404 | $15 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 263 | $51 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 245 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $67 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 554 | 135 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 536 | 122 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 447 | 128 |
| Losartan Potassium | 389 | 98 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 342 | 85 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 319 | 82 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$289 across 18 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
- 2019-04-12
- Last updated
- 2022-08-03
- Certified
- 2022-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Patterson's NPI number?
- Melinda Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497218721, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Patterson's specialty?
- Melinda Patterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Patterson located?
- Melinda Patterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 4208 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212-2462.
- What is Melinda Patterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Patterson is (501) 228-7200.
- Does Melinda Patterson accept Medicare?
- Melinda Patterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Patterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Patterson's NPI (1497218721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.