Quick answers
- Does Melanie Frierson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Frierson 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 Frierson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 1,923 services for Melanie Frierson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie Frierson's NPI number?
- 1720659758. 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 Frierson, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,923 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| 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)439 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)387 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)275 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)241 services
- Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)177 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
Hospitals where Melanie Frierson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie Frierson 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.
- Highland Community HospitalPicayune, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250117
- Singing River Health SystemPascagoula, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250040
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie Frierson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1911 Read RdPicayune, MS 39466 (601) 251‑3500
- 66 Old Airport RdHattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 544‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie Frierson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Picayune
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Picayune, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720659758 |
| 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