Melissa Stephens, M.D.
NPI 1871544205 · Family Medicine Physician · Meridian, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Stephens, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Meridian, MS (NPI 1871544205).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871544205
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22278 (MS)
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
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 16 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 15 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | — |
| Alendronate Sodium | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
| Semaglutide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 3 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)
- 710 William Carey PkwyHattiesburg, MS 39401-7842Phone: (601) 318-6069
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2023-08-10
- Certified
- 2023-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Stephens's NPI number?
- Melissa Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871544205, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Stephens's specialty?
- Melissa Stephens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Stephens located?
- Melissa Stephens's practice location on file with NPPES is 905c S Frontage Rd, Meridian, MS 39301-6113.
- What is Melissa Stephens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Stephens is (601) 482-4922.
- Does Melissa Stephens accept Medicare?
- Melissa Stephens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Stephens's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Stephens's NPI (1871544205) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.