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 .
- Primary practice
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189 Hospital Dr Fl 1
Spruce Pine, NC 287773035
(828) 766-3555 - Additional location
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430 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 287526568
(828) 659-5000 - Mailing address
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142 Comfort Pl
Burnsville, NC 287142717
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
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.