Melanie Frierson, FNP-C
NPI 1720659758 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Picayune, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Frierson, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Picayune, MS (NPI 1720659758).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720659758
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 894335 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service 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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,871 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 | 439 | $98 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 387 | $37 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 275 | $30 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 241 | $49 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 177 | $27 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 387 | 111 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 367 | 76 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 250 | 62 |
| Metformin Hcl | 205 | 72 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 148 | 57 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 100 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,270 across 113 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)
- 153 Frierson RdPicayune, MS 39466-8132Phone: (601) 273-1670
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-07-09
- Last updated
- 2025-07-03
- Certified
- 2025-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Frierson's NPI number?
- Melanie Frierson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720659758, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Frierson's specialty?
- Melanie Frierson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Frierson located?
- Melanie Frierson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1911 Read Rd, Picayune, MS 39466-2730.
- What is Melanie Frierson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Frierson is (601) 251-3500.
- Does Melanie Frierson accept Medicare?
- Melanie Frierson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Frierson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Frierson's NPI (1720659758) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.