Melanie Furr, PA-C
NPI 1538518519 · Physician Assistant · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Furr, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1538518519).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538518519
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA00292 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Medical Physician Assistant363AM0700X
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
10 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
9,243 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,453 | $70 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 1,248 | $34 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,184 | $9 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 1,149 | $18 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 1,006 | $3 |
| Detection Test for Candida Species (yeast), Amplified Probe Technique87481 | 480 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 522 | 198 |
| Dutasteride | 216 | 72 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 182 | 159 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 153 | 31 |
| Finasteride | 116 | 43 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 77 | 29 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 66 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,216 across 51 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)
- 971 Lakeland Dr Ste 657Jackson, MS 39216-4608Phone: (601) 200-2780Fax: (601) 200-2788
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-09
- Last updated
- 2025-08-25
- Certified
- 2025-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Furr's NPI number?
- Melanie Furr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538518519, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Furr's specialty?
- Melanie Furr is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Furr located?
- Melanie Furr's practice location on file with NPPES is 1325 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202-2442.
- What is Melanie Furr's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Furr is (016) 354-4488.
- Does Melanie Furr accept Medicare?
- Melanie Furr is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Furr's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Furr's NPI (1538518519) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.