Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Fox, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Spruce Pine, NC

  • NPI 1164108304
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 3 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
189 Hospital Dr Fl 1
Spruce Pine, NC 287773035
(828) 766-3555
Additional location
430 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 287526568
(828) 659-5000
Mailing address
142 Comfort Pl
Burnsville, NC 287142717

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2023 — 3 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2024
Year of graduation
2023 — 3 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #5018259

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164108304. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
90
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,161
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 50 23 $64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 26 $141
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 14 14 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Spruce Pine Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
22
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$269
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 11 11 $232
Prednisone Generic 11 0 $37

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melinda Fox's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Fox practices Nurse Practitioner in Spruce Pine, NC.
Where does Dr. Melinda Fox practice?
Dr. Melinda Fox practices at 189 Hospital Dr Fl 1, Spruce Pine, NC 287773035. Office phone: 8287663555.
What is Dr. Melinda Fox's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164108304, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Fox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Fox accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Fox commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.