Quick answers
- Does Melissa R. Barber accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa R. Barber 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. Barber see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 36 services for Melissa R. Barber. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa R. Barber's NPI number?
- 1275099657. 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. Barber, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 36 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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%
- Arthritis70%
- High cholesterol65%
- Anxiety57%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
Hospitals where Melissa R. Barber works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa R. Barber 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.
- Avoyelles HospitalMarksville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190099
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa R. Barber is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1119 Prudhomme Cir, Suite FOpelousas, LA 70570 (337) 447‑4027
- 414 Saizan AvePort Barre, LA 70577 (337) 447‑4027
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa R. Barber as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Acadiana Practitioners LLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Opelousas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelousas, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Acadiana Practitioners LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275099657 |
| 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