Quick answers
- Does Melanie L. Blair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie L. Blair 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 Melanie L. Blair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 88 services for Melanie L. Blair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie L. Blair's NPI number?
- 1609977735. 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 Melanie L. Blair, 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 88 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)25 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)23 services
- Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional (99281)15 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%
- Ischemic heart disease71%
- Heart failure70%
- Arthritis61%
- Atrial fibrillation61%
Hospitals where Melanie L. Blair works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie L. Blair 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.
- Mayo ClinicJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100151
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie L. Blair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4500 San Pablo Rd SJacksonville, FL 32224 (904) 953‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie L. Blair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville1,615 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609977735 |
| 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