Quick answers
- Does Melanie L. Dolese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie L. Dolese 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. Dolese see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 80 Original Medicare patients and 92 services for Melanie L. Dolese. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie L. Dolese's NPI number?
- 1952312720. 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. Dolese, 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 | 80 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 92 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)71 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis66%
- COPD54%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
Hospitals where Melanie L. Dolese works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie L. Dolese 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
- Marion General HospitalColumbia, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250085
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie L. Dolese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 130 Highland PkwyPicayune, MS 39466 (601) 358‑9400
- 1560 Sumrall RdColumbia, MS 39429 (601) 736‑6303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie L. Dolese as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- RH Hospitalist Medicine of Highland Community LLC18 clinicians in the group
- RH Hospitalist Medicine of Marion General LLC8 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 RH Hospitalist Medicine of Highland Community LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952312720 |
| 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