Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Nicholas, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1215197694
- MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3450 Fm 1960 West
Houston, TX 760422435
(281) 444-1738
fax (281) 444-3084 - Mailing address
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1700 West Loop South, Ste 400B
Houston, TX 770273005
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 22, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #PA06018
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215197694. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,512
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,835
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 560 | 80 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 279 | 189 | $75 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 157 | 107 | $45 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 93 | 84 | $94 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 88 | 88 | $92 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 69 | 14 | $1 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 61 | 57 | $77 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 55 | 46 | $106 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 47 | 43 | $47 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 25 | 25 | $138 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 18 peers in Houston Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,072
Transactions
66
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 29 | $359.02 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 17 | $249.67 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $90.78 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 3 | $82.48 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 4 | $71.95 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $51.03 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $37.24 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $27.24 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $22.98 | |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 1 | $21.07 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 1 | $21.00 | |
| Biofrontera INC. | 1 | $19.44 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $18.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
199
Patients
113
Total drug cost
$6,863
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 39 | 22 | $891 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 39 | 26 | $415 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 35 | 25 | $1,748 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 25 | 12 | $1,366 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 23 | 16 | $1,140 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 22 | 12 | $974 |
| Nystatin | Generic | 16 | 0 | $329 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Nicholas's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Nicholas practices Medical Physician Assistant in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Melissa Nicholas practice?
Dr. Melissa Nicholas practices at 3450 Fm 1960 West, Houston, TX 760422435. Office phone: 2814441738.
What is Dr. Melissa Nicholas's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215197694, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Melissa Nicholas does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Nicholas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.