Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Ames, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Newport News, VA

  • NPI 1548754476
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 594-2050
Mailing address
856 J Clyde Morris Blvd Ste A
Newport News, VA 236011318

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 27, 2018
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0024176198

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548754476. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
58
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$3,819
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 17 $104
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 19 14 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 13 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in Newport News Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,120
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gilead Sciences, INC. 3 $317.46
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $171.38
Eisai INC. 1 $125.00
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $125.00
Abbvie INC. 1 $122.58
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $114.69
Dexcom, INC. 2 $79.41
Exact Sciences Corporation 2 $46.19
Philips North America LLC 1 $18.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,120

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
545
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$5,833
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 78 19 $530
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 51 15 $662
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 46 13 $1,213
Furosemide Generic 40 13 $189
Trazodone Hcl Generic 36 0 $197
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 35 0 $197
Gabapentin Generic 35 0 $700
Omeprazole Generic 34 0 $332
Lisinopril Generic 33 12 $135
Prednisone Generic 32 23 $71

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melanie Ames's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Ames practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Newport News, VA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Ames practice?
Dr. Melanie Ames practices at 500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601. Office phone: 7575942050.
What is Dr. Melanie Ames's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548754476, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Ames accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Ames accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Ames commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.