Melissa Fontenot, PA
NPI 1982777264 · Physician Assistant · Tallahassee, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Fontenot, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Tallahassee, FL (NPI 1982777264).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982777264
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9104437 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
222 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 | 90 | $105 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 43 | $32 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 27 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 20 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $138 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 133 | 51 |
| Meloxicam | 114 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 105 | 44 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 68 | 42 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 42 |
| Methylprednisolone | 39 | 30 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
- 2006-11-16
- Last updated
- 2020-02-12
- Certified
- 2020-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Fontenot's NPI number?
- Melissa Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982777264, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Fontenot's specialty?
- Melissa Fontenot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Fontenot located?
- Melissa Fontenot's practice location on file with NPPES is 3334 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308-8405.
- What is Melissa Fontenot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Fontenot is (850) 877-8174.
- Does Melissa Fontenot accept Medicare?
- Melissa Fontenot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Fontenot's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Fontenot's NPI (1982777264) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.