Melissa Atkins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1588325823 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbus, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Atkins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbus, MS (NPI 1588325823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588325823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 905093 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
4 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
5,179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 568 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 530 | $99 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 466 | $10 |
| 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 | 453 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 424 | $6 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 407 | 138 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 381 | 138 |
| Gabapentin | 231 | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 191 | 70 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 182 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 170 | 57 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$368 across 21 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
- 2022-01-09
- Last updated
- 2022-01-09
- Certified
- 2022-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Atkins's NPI number?
- Melissa Atkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588325823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Atkins's specialty?
- Melissa Atkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Atkins located?
- Melissa Atkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 56 Dutch Ln, Columbus, MS 39702-5500.
- What is Melissa Atkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Atkins is (662) 329-3808.
- Does Melissa Atkins accept Medicare?
- Melissa Atkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Atkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Atkins's NPI (1588325823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.