Melisha Bissram, MD
NPI 1942417183 · Nephrology Physician · Newport News, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melisha Bissram, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Newport News, VA (NPI 1942417183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942417183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101243205 (VA)
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 tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
725 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 | 179 | $95 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 141 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 113 | $108 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 104 | $346 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 60 | $166 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 71 | 29 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 67 | 36 |
| Furosemide | 50 | 22 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 42 | 20 |
| Spironolactone | 29 | 12 |
| Carvedilol | 26 | 12 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2007-05-17
- Last updated
- 2013-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melisha Bissram's NPI number?
- Melisha Bissram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942417183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melisha Bissram's specialty?
- Melisha Bissram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melisha Bissram located?
- Melisha Bissram's practice location on file with NPPES is 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606-3562.
- What is Melisha Bissram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melisha Bissram is (757) 873-1009.
- Does Melisha Bissram accept Medicare?
- Melisha Bissram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melisha Bissram's NPI active?
- Yes — Melisha Bissram's NPI (1942417183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.