Michelle Thames, FNP
NPI 1497471494 · Nurse Practitioner · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Thames, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1497471494).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497471494
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5017063 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
61 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 | 48 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 13 | $175 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $102–$175 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 101 | 28 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 74 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 42 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 36 | 36 |
| Topiramate | 22 | — |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$478 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6329 Unity St Ste aThomasville, NC 27360-7186Phone: (336) 793-2518
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-10-12
- Last updated
- 2025-06-16
- Certified
- 2025-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Thames's NPI number?
- Michelle Thames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497471494, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Thames's specialty?
- Michelle Thames is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michelle Thames located?
- Michelle Thames's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Miller St, Winston Salem, NC 27104-4205.
- What is Michelle Thames's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Thames is (336) 310-5535.
- Does Michelle Thames accept Medicare?
- Michelle Thames is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Thames's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Thames's NPI (1497471494) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.