Quick answers
- Does Melissa B. Harris accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa B. Harris 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 B. Harris see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 656 services for Melissa B. Harris. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa B. Harris's NPI number?
- 1073172904. 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 B. Harris, 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 | 285 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 656 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)282 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)160 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)61 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)49 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)35 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Depression54%
- Anxiety53%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
Hospitals where Melissa B. Harris works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa B. Harris 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.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa B. Harris is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1264 Airport RdMarion, NC 28752 (828) 652‑6701
- 2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 580‑6393
- 515 Barbour RdSmithfield, NC 27577 (919) 934‑6017
- 600 Hospital DrMonroe, NC 28112 (704) 283‑3100
- 707 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27262 (336) 885‑0141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa B. Harris as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc228 clinicians in the group
- CS Pacs 3 Southeast LLC136 clinicians in the group
- NM Pacs 2 LLC112 clinicians in the group
- Inpatient Consultants of North Carolina PC89 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Marion
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marion, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073172904 |
| 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