Quick answers
- Does Melissa J. Lunsford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa J. Lunsford 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 J. Lunsford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 322 Original Medicare patients and 2,865 services for Melissa J. Lunsford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa J. Lunsford's NPI number?
- 1336598952. 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 J. Lunsford, 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 | 322 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,865 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)303 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)223 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)207 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)171 services
- Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (82570)117 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Melissa J. Lunsford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa J. Lunsford 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.
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa J. Lunsford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514 (984) 974‑1000
- 110 Kildaire Park Dr, Suite 500Cary, NC 27518 (919) 467‑3203
- 11200 Governor Manly Way, Suite 208Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 784‑7874
- 2800 Blue Ridge Rd, Suite 300Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 784‑7874
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa J. Lunsford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
- North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group
- The Centers for Advanced Urology LLP145 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336598952 |
| 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