Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Ford, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Southside, AR

  • NPI 1518614874
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1217 Batesville Blvd
Southside, AR 725018912
(870) 262-2800
Mailing address
16 Hospital Cir Ste A
Batesville, AR 725017343

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #219087

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518614874. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
599
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$15,208
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 163 143 $67
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg 150 31 $1
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 99 25 $0
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 76 53 $11
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 49 47 $58
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 30 28 $3
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 17 16 $16
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 15 14 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Southside Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$71
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ShockWave Medical, INC 1 $52.27
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 1 $19.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$71

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
183
Patients
152
Total drug cost
$1,683
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 47 44 $529
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 44 40 $427
Amoxicillin Generic 29 28 $119
Methylprednisolone Generic 15 15 $131
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 14 13 $96
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 12 12 $115
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 11 0 $113
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 11 0 $154

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melinda Ford's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Ford practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Southside, AR.
Where does Dr. Melinda Ford practice?
Dr. Melinda Ford practices at 1217 Batesville Blvd, Southside, AR 725018912. Office phone: 8702622800.
What is Dr. Melinda Ford's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518614874, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Ford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Ford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Ford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.