Quick answers
- Does Melia Fortenberry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melia Fortenberry 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 Melia Fortenberry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 31 services for Melia Fortenberry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melia Fortenberry's NPI number?
- 1376391268. 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 Melia Fortenberry, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 31 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
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 cholesterol68%
- Depression68%
- Arthritis63%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia63%
Hospitals where Melia Fortenberry works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melia Fortenberry 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.
- Ochsner Rush HospitalMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250069
- Ochsner Watkins HospitalQuitman, MS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 251316
Practice locations
Addresses where Melia Fortenberry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 108 Four Lane Hwy 49Bentonia, MS 39040 (662) 998‑8900
- 1800 12th StMeridian, MS 39301 (601) 484‑6700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melia Fortenberry as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Foundation Inc212 clinicians in the group
- Southern Medical Consultants LLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Bentonia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bentonia, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376391268 |
| 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