Quick answers
- Does Melanie W. Brant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie W. Brant 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 Melanie W. Brant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 245 Original Medicare patients and 778 services for Melanie W. Brant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie W. Brant's NPI number?
- 1316571888. 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 Melanie W. Brant, 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 | 245 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 778 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)149 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)139 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)135 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)120 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)81 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes48%
- Heart failure44%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
Hospitals where Melanie W. Brant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie W. Brant 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.
- Aiken Regional Medical CenterAiken, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420082
- Allendale County HospitalFairfax, SC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 421300
- Hampton Regional Medical CenterVarnville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420072
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie W. Brant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Aurora PlAiken, SC 29801 (803) 643‑2090
- 595 W Carolina AveVarnville, SC 29944 (803) 943‑2771
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie W. Brant as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healogics Specialty Physicians of South Carolina LLC17 clinicians in the group
- Hampton Regional Medical Center10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Aiken
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aiken, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healogics Specialty Physicians of South Carolina LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316571888 |
| 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