Quick answers
- Does Melissa R. Lamb accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa R. Lamb accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa R. Lamb see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 5,866 services for Melissa R. Lamb. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa R. Lamb's NPI number?
- 1013998038. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melissa R. Lamb, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,866 |
| Different services or procedures | 136 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)389 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)238 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)150 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)123 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)101 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety33%
- COPD32%
Hospitals where Melissa R. Lamb works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa R. Lamb at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Leconte Medical CenterSevierville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440081
- Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical CenterNewport, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440153
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa R. Lamb is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 121 Newport Towne CtrNewport, TN 37821 (423) 532‑8621
- 420 W Morris Blvd, Suite 400hMorristown, TN 37813 (423) 586‑4545
- 657 E Broadway Blvd, Suite AJefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 475‑9062
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa R. Lamb as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthstar Physicians PC88 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Newport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthstar Physicians PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013998038 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians