Melissa Wheaton, FNP-BC
NPI 1629791660 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ridgeland, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Wheaton, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ridgeland, MS (NPI 1629791660).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629791660
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 905239 (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
3 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
60 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 21 | $10 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 20 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 19 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$35 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 55 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 53 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 | 18 |
| Metformin Hcl | 35 | 13 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 26 | — |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2022-09-23
- Last updated
- 2026-04-07
- Certified
- 2026-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Wheaton's NPI number?
- Melissa Wheaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629791660, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Wheaton's specialty?
- Melissa Wheaton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Wheaton located?
- Melissa Wheaton's practice location on file with NPPES is 270 Trace Colony Park Dr # B, Ridgeland, MS 39157-8810.
- What is Melissa Wheaton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Wheaton is (601) 236-1800.
- Does Melissa Wheaton accept Medicare?
- Melissa Wheaton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Wheaton's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Wheaton's NPI (1629791660) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.