Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Appleton, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Infectious Disease Physician · Jackson, TN
- NPI 1144287053
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
700 W Forest Ave, Ste 300
Jackson, TN 383013937
(731) 422-0330
fax (731) 422-0471 - Mailing address
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Po Box 400
Jackson, TN 383020400
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 29, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #17311
- Medicaid
- TN #3064175
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144287053. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,322
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$102,902
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 940 | 320 | $73 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 162 | 161 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 117 | 77 | $110 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 70 | 69 | $107 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 33 | 22 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Jackson Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 129. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$157
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $44.81 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $43.32 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $33.23 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $20.09 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $15.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
164
Patients
143
Total drug cost
$8,757
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 24 | 22 | $199 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 17 | 14 | $53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 17 | 16 | $93 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 17 | 17 | $98 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 16 | 16 | $66 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 14 | 11 | $90 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 13 | 13 | $7,860 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 13 | 12 | $33 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $121 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $116 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Appleton's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Appleton practices Internal Medicine Physician in Jackson, TN.
Where does Dr. Melissa Appleton practice?
Dr. Melissa Appleton practices at 700 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN 383013937. Office phone: 7314220330.
What is Dr. Melissa Appleton's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Appleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144287053, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Appleton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Appleton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Appleton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.