Quick answers
- Does Retha M. Melton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Retha M. Melton 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 Retha M. Melton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 265 Original Medicare patients and 4,201 services for Retha M. Melton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Retha M. Melton's NPI number?
- 1366074817. 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 Retha M. Melton, 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 | 265 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,201 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)2,640 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)248 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)152 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)137 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)84 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis69%
- High cholesterol60%
- Diabetes30%
- Depression25%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Retha M. Melton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Retha M. Melton 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.
- Citizens Memorial HospitalBolivar, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260195
Practice locations
Addresses where Retha M. Melton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1155 W ParkviewBolivar, MO 65613
- 1155 W Parkview StBolivar, MO 65613
- 1500 N Oakland AveBolivar, MO 65613 (417) 328‑6631
- 1500 N Oakland Ave, CMH DiabetesBolivar, MO 65613 (417) 328‑6040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Retha M. Melton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Citizens Memorial Healthcare146 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Bolivar
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bolivar, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Citizens Memorial Healthcare
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) | 1366074817 |
| 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