Melissa Hatcher, MD
NPI 1710960729 · Family Medicine Physician · West Plains, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hatcher, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in West Plains, MO (NPI 1710960729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710960729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2009014869 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 110 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 329 | 81 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 271 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 219 | 57 |
| Omeprazole | 214 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 196 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 169 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 across 4 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
- 2005-11-23
- Last updated
- 2015-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hatcher's NPI number?
- Melissa Hatcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710960729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hatcher's specialty?
- Melissa Hatcher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Hatcher located?
- Melissa Hatcher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1137 Independence Dr, West Plains, MO 65775-4221.
- What is Melissa Hatcher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hatcher is (417) 255-8464.
- Does Melissa Hatcher accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hatcher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hatcher's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hatcher's NPI (1710960729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.