Melissa Sheldon, FNP-C
NPI 1689223141 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Athens, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Sheldon, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Athens, TX (NPI 1689223141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689223141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1041220 (TX)
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
6 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
233 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 | 83 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $74 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 35 | $74 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 22 | $12 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 17 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin | 18 | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 17 | 17 |
| Cefdinir | 15 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$438 across 24 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)
- 170 Municipal DrGun Barrel City, TX 75156-3704Phone: (903) 887-7992Fax: (903) 887-7996
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-09-08
- Last updated
- 2023-08-18
- Certified
- 2023-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Sheldon's NPI number?
- Melissa Sheldon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689223141, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Sheldon's specialty?
- Melissa Sheldon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Sheldon located?
- Melissa Sheldon's practice location on file with NPPES is 117 Medical Cir, Athens, TX 75751-9003.
- What is Melissa Sheldon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Sheldon is (903) 676-3200.
- Does Melissa Sheldon accept Medicare?
- Melissa Sheldon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Sheldon's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Sheldon's NPI (1689223141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.