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
- Primary practice
-
1217 Batesville Blvd
Southside, AR 725018912
(870) 262-2800 - Mailing address
-
16 Hospital Cir Ste A
Batesville, AR 725017343
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.