Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melanie Hames, DO
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Greenville, NC
- NPI 1992797716
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.5 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2355 W Arlington Blvd
Greenville, NC 278342847
(252) 744-2545
fax (252) 744-4887 - Mailing address
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Po Box 751069
Charlotte, NC 282751069
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 13, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200000814
- Medicaid
- NC #8913151
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992797716. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,708
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$124,873
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0881 |
Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | 1,250 | 12 | $3 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 271 | 38 | $353 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 64 | 46 | $123 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 42 | 19 | $294 | |
85018 |
Blood count, hemoglobin | 24 | 14 | $2 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 22 | 13 | $14 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 21 | 12 | $173 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14 | 13 | $87 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in Greenville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 188. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $18.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
234
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$27,260
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 42 | 16 | $617 |
| Clinisol (Parenteral Amino Acid 15% No.5) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $6,821 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 26 | 0 | $156 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 20 | 0 | $357 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 19 | 0 | $298 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 19 | 0 | $217 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 16 | 0 | $267 |
| Veltassa (Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $14,136 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 11 | 0 | $124 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $146 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melanie Hames's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Hames practices Nephrology Physician in Greenville, NC.
Where does Dr. Melanie Hames practice?
Dr. Melanie Hames practices at 2355 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 278342847. Office phone: 2527442545.
What is Dr. Melanie Hames's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Hames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992797716, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Hames accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Hames accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Hames commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (HCPCS J0881); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.