Quick answers
- Does Melinda C. Forrest accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda C. Forrest 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 Melinda C. Forrest see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 233 Original Medicare patients and 40,695 services for Melinda C. Forrest. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda C. Forrest's NPI number?
- 1184093320. 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 Melinda C. Forrest, 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 | 233 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 40,695 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (J1306)5,396 services
- Injection, tezepelumab-ekko, 1 mg (J2356)3,570 services
- Injection, mepolizumab, 1 mg (J2182)2,600 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,460 services
- Injection, omalizumab, 5 mg (J2357)2,325 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%
- Asthma36%
- COPD32%
- Anxiety30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda C. Forrest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3105 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 771‑7740
- 404 Town Park Blvd, Suite 201Evans, GA 30809 (800) 809‑1265
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda C. Forrest as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Palmetto Infusion Services LLC60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in West Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Palmetto Infusion Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184093320 |
| 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
- 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