Quick answers
- Does Vanita M. Phinisey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vanita M. Phinisey 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 Vanita M. Phinisey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 232 services for Vanita M. Phinisey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vanita M. Phinisey's NPI number?
- 1518254580. 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 Vanita M. Phinisey, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 232 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)77 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)71 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)20 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Vanita M. Phinisey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vanita M. Phinisey 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.
- Anderson Regional Medical CenterMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250104
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha CountyStarkville, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250050
Practice locations
Addresses where Vanita M. Phinisey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2124 14th StMeridian, MS 39301 (601) 553‑6000
- 400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 39759 (662) 432‑4106
- 500 Russell StStarkville, MS 39759 (662) 324‑2244
- 500 Russell St, Suite 3Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 324‑2244
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vanita M. Phinisey as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bear Creek Emergency Group LLC35 clinicians in the group
- RH Emergency Medicine of Och Regional LLC20 clinicians in the group
- Golden Triangle Urgent Care LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Meridian
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Meridian, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bear Creek Emergency Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518254580 |
| 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