Quick answers
- Does Melissa D. Rikal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa D. Rikal 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 D. Rikal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 39 services for Melissa D. Rikal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa D. Rikal's NPI number?
- 1417373267. 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 D. Rikal, 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 39 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)16 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)14 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 cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High blood pressure61%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa D. Rikal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2004 Hayes St, Suite 720Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 284‑2310
- 335 24th Ave N, Suite 200Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 284‑2310
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa D. Rikal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Verdi Oncology Tennessee PC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Verdi Oncology Tennessee PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417373267 |
| 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