Quick answers
- Does Melissa H. McKissack accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa H. McKissack 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 H. McKissack see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services for Melissa H. McKissack. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa H. McKissack's NPI number?
- 1538497334. 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 H. McKissack, 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 | 220 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)416 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)381 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)65 services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)54 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)38 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis70%
- Depression65%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia62%
- Anxiety59%
Hospitals where Melissa H. McKissack works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa H. McKissack 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.
- St Dominic-Jackson Memorial HospitalJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250048
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa H. McKissack is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 108 Four Lane Hwy 49Bentonia, MS 39040 (662) 998‑8900
- 971 Lakeland Dr, Suite 401Jackson, MS 39216 (601) 939‑4230
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa H. McKissack as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Medical Consultants LLC19 clinicians in the group
- Seshadri Raju, M.D., PA.7 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 Southern Medical Consultants LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538497334 |
| 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