Melissa Brents, M.D.
NPI 1790049120 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Meridian, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Brents, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Meridian, MS (NPI 1790049120).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790049120
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 24885 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
911 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 406 | $63 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 157 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 91 | $25 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 67 | $32 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 51 | $74 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 27 | $71 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-29
- Last updated
- 2020-01-20
- Certified
- 2020-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Brents's NPI number?
- Melissa Brents's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790049120, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Brents's specialty?
- Melissa Brents is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Brents located?
- Melissa Brents's practice location on file with NPPES is 1512 20th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301-4124.
- What is Melissa Brents's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Brents is (601) 483-8300.
- Does Melissa Brents accept Medicare?
- Melissa Brents is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Brents's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Brents's NPI (1790049120) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.