Quick answers
- Does Billie Lou Melton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Billie Lou Melton 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 Billie Lou Melton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 223 Original Medicare patients and 3,883 services for Billie Lou Melton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Billie Lou Melton's NPI number?
- 1942531199. 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 Billie Lou Melton, 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 | 223 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,883 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)940 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)543 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)433 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)304 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)252 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety39%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Billie Lou Melton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Billie Lou Melton 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.
- Cookeville Regional Medical CenterCookeville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440059
- Livingston Regional HospitalLivingston, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440187
Practice locations
Addresses where Billie Lou Melton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5751 Bradford Hicks DrLivingston, TN 38570 (931) 823‑3030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Billie Lou Melton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- John R Clough9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Livingston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Livingston, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in John R Clough
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942531199 |
| 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