Quick answers
- Does Melissa B. Hanish accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa B. Hanish 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 B. Hanish see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 49 Original Medicare patients and 79 services for Melissa B. Hanish. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa B. Hanish's NPI number?
- 1679914154. 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 B. Hanish, 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 | 49 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 79 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)13 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician (93016)11 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Diabetes47%
- Anxiety41%
Hospitals where Melissa B. Hanish works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa B. Hanish 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.
- University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040016
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa B. Hanish is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1617 N WashingtonMagnolia, AR 71753
- 1617 N Washington St, Suite 1Magnolia, AR 71753 (501) 451‑4110
- 1666 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 105Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212‑3520
- 1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 210Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 212‑3858
- 579 E Beouff StEudora, AR 71640 (870) 355‑2512
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa B. Hanish as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
- Mainline Health Systems Inc56 clinicians in the group
- WK Urgent Care Center-Pierremont40 clinicians in the group
- WK Pierremont Cardiology27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Magnolia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Magnolia, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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) | 1679914154 |
| 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