Quick answers
- Does Melissa N. Clayton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa N. Clayton 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 N. Clayton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 345 Original Medicare patients and 882 services for Melissa N. Clayton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa N. Clayton's NPI number?
- 1548298847. 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 N. Clayton, 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 | 345 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 882 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)432 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)205 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)201 services
- Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment (G0402)12 services
- Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit (G0438)12 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%
- Diabetes36%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Melissa N. Clayton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa N. Clayton 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.
- Bon Secours Southside Medical CenterPetersburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490067
- Bon Secours St Francis Medical CenterMidlothian, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490136
- Bon Secours St Marys HospitalRichmond, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490059
- CJW Medical CenterRichmond, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490112
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa N. Clayton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12801 Iron Bridge Rd, Suite 200Chester, VA 23831
- 1362 Tappahannock BlvdTappahannock, VA 22560 (804) 443‑5378
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa N. Clayton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Primary Care LLC92 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chester, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Primary Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548298847 |
| 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