Quick answers
- Does Krista A. Melchione accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krista A. Melchione 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 Krista A. Melchione see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 152 services for Krista A. Melchione. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Krista A. Melchione's NPI number?
- 1952942112. 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 Krista A. Melchione, 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 152 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)61 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)36 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)33 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 cholesterol70%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety39%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Krista A. Melchione is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Frist CtColumbus, GA 31909 (706) 494‑2100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Krista A. Melchione as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heritage Physician Services LLC34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heritage Physician Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952942112 |
| 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
- 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