Quick answers
- Does Melanie A. Bennett Sims accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie A. Bennett Sims 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 A. Bennett Sims see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 326 Original Medicare patients and 1,098 services for Melanie A. Bennett Sims. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie A. Bennett Sims's NPI number?
- 1982896106. 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 A. Bennett Sims, 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 | 326 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,098 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)427 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)91 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)82 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)72 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie A. Bennett Sims is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2377 Lenora Church RdSnellville, GA 30078 (770) 979‑2020
- 2470 Mount Zion Pkwy, Bldg 200Jonesboro, GA 30236 (770) 527‑9031
- 3650 Steve Reynolds BlvdDuluth, GA 30096 (770) 931‑6026
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie A. Bennett Sims as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Southeast Permanente Medical Group812 clinicians in the group
- Richard Carlin MD PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Snellville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Snellville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Morehouse School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982896106 |
| 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