Quick answers
- Does Melinda R. Reed accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda R. Reed 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 R. Reed see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 221 services for Melinda R. Reed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda R. Reed's NPI number?
- 1275734543. 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 R. Reed, 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 221 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)188 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol69%
- Osteoporosis39%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Melinda R. Reed works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda R. Reed 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.
- Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260094
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
- Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261338
- Mercy Hospital JoplinJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260001
- Ozarks HealthcareWest Plains, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260078
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda R. Reed is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3114 Medical Park DrCarthage, MO 64836 (417) 359‑1820
- 3116 Medical Park DrCarthage, MO 64836 (417) 358‑7574
- 3125 Dr Russell Smith WayCarthage, MO 64836
- 525 Branson Landing Blvd, Suite 301Branson, MO 65616 (417) 335‑8253
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda R. Reed as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skaggs Community Hospital Association221 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Hospital Carthage22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skaggs Community Hospital Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275734543 |
| 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