Quick answers
- Does Melissa R. Blair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa R. 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 Melissa R. Blair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 301 Original Medicare patients and 1,437 services for Melissa R. Blair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa R. Blair's NPI number?
- 1821248717. 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 R. 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 | 301 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,437 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)393 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)195 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)195 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (94010)191 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)136 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes42%
- COPD41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Melissa R. Blair works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa R. 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.
- Blount Memorial HospitalMaryville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440011
- Fort Loudon Medical CenterLenoir City, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 440110
- Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440173
- Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440120
- Roane Medical CenterHarriman, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440031
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa R. Blair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 108 Lovell Rd, Suite AKnoxville, TN 37934 (865) 212‑4744
- 120 Hospital Dr, Suite 260Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 471‑2573
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa R. Blair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Pulmonary and Sleep Consultants LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Pulmonary and Sleep Consultants LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821248717 |
| 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