Melinda Upshur, FNP-BC
NPI 1518349950 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Leland, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Upshur, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Leland, MS (NPI 1518349950).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518349950
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A004430 (AR)
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 tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
58 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 46 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$129 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Valsartan | 59 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 51 | 31 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 34 | 14 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 34 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 25 | — |
| Spironolactone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 104 N Broad StLeland, MS 38756-2741Phone: (662) 820-0079Fax: (662) 200-5896
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-22
- Last updated
- 2026-03-21
- Certified
- 2026-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Upshur's NPI number?
- Melinda Upshur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518349950, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Upshur's specialty?
- Melinda Upshur is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Upshur located?
- Melinda Upshur's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Highway 82 E Ste B, Leland, MS 38756-3421.
- What is Melinda Upshur's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Upshur is (662) 820-0079.
- Does Melinda Upshur accept Medicare?
- Melinda Upshur is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Upshur's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Upshur's NPI (1518349950) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.