Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa James, FNP
Nurse Practitioner · Laurel, MS
- NPI 1356664825
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1220 Jefferson St
Laurel, MS 394404355
(601) 426-4000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 247
Laurel, MS 394410247
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 11, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #R852441
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356664825. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
727
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$17,081
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 213 | 51 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 133 | 114 | $97 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 116 | 70 | $11 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 105 | 39 | $6 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 41 | 12 | $0 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 38 | 36 | $8 | |
87428 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | 23 | 22 | $56 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 17 | 16 | $10 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 15 | 14 | $8 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 13 | 13 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 1 | $14.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
258
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$11,258
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 44 | 21 | $708 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 20 | 20 | $548 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 19 | 19 | $436 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 19 | 0 | $174 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 17 | 0 | $154 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 17 | 13 | $331 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 16 | 11 | $278 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $367 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 15 | 14 | $141 |
| Glimepiride | Generic | 14 | 0 | $108 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa James's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa James practices Nurse Practitioner in Laurel, MS.
Where does Dr. Melissa James practice?
Dr. Melissa James practices at 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 394404355. Office phone: 6014264000.
What is Dr. Melissa James's NPI?
Dr. Melissa James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356664825, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.