Quick answers
- Does Melrose I. Blackett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melrose I. Blackett 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 Melrose I. Blackett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 22 services for Melrose I. Blackett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melrose I. Blackett's NPI number?
- 1376623819. 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 Melrose I. Blackett, 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 22 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
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 cholesterol69%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melrose I. Blackett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1720 Woodlawn AveDyersburg, TN 38024 (731) 421‑6510
- 1720 Woodlawn Ave, Suite 1Dyersburg, TN 38024 (731) 287‑4500
- 400 E Tickle StDyersburg, TN 38024 (731) 287‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melrose I. Blackett as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Tennessee Medical Group Inc194 clinicians in the group
- WT Medical Associates62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Tennessee Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376623819 |
| 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
- 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