Provider Profile
Melinda W. Daves, NP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Melinda Daves
Melinda W. Daves, NP is a nurse practitioner — women's health practicing in Hickory, NC. Medicare claims data shows Melinda provided 205 services to 169 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 328-2901
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1205 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bladder issues
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urinary incontinence in women
Breast health
- Benign breast disease
- Breast tenderness
- Clogged milk duct
- Fibrocystic Breasts
- High Prolactin
- Mastitis
Cervical health
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervicitis
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Fertility
- Female infertility
Hormonal conditions
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Premenstrual syndrome
Infections
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Sexually transmitted infections
- UTI
Menopause
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
- Perimenopause
Menstrual issues
- Absent periods
- Bleeding After Sex
- Heavy periods
- Painful periods
Pelvic health
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Pelvic issues
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Uterine fibroids
Postpartum care
- Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Pregnancy
- Early Pregnancy Symptoms
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Sexual health
- Painful intercourse
- Sexual Dysfunction and Low Libido
Sexually transmitted infections
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
Uterine conditions
- Adenomyosis
- Uterine polyps
Vaginal health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Vaginal infections
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Vaginal itching
- Yeast infection
Vulvar health
- Bartholin cyst
- Genital Sores
- Lichen sclerosus
- Vulvodynia
Procedures & services
Bladder issues
- Bladder Leakage Evaluation
Breast care
- Mastitis Treatment
Cervical procedures
- Colposcopy
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Depo-Provera shot
- Diaphragm fitting
- Emergency contraception consultation
- IUD insertion
- IUD Removal
- IUD String Check
- Natural Family Planning Consultation
- Nexplanon removal
Diagnostic procedures
- Endometrial biopsy
- Heavy Period Evaluation
- Vulvar biopsy
Fertility
- Fertility Workup
- Preconception counseling
Imaging
- Mammogram Referral
- Pelvic ultrasound
Infection care
- STI Treatment
- UTI Treatment
- Yeast Infection Treatment
Lab tests
- Hormone Blood Test
- STD Swabs and Screening
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Vaginal Swab and Culture
Menopause
- Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Prescription
Menopause care
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
- Menopause Consultation
Minor procedures
- Bartholin cyst drainage
- Cervical Polyp Removal
- Genital Wart Removal
Pelvic support
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment
- Pessary Fitting and Cleaning
Postpartum care
- Lactation consultation
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Pregnancy care
- Fetal Doppler check
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Glucose screening test
- Group B Strep Screening
- Prenatal Care Visit
Prescriptions and treatment
- Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Chlamydia Treatment
- Gonorrhea Treatment
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Treatment
- Trichomoniasis Treatment
Routine care
- Clinical breast exam
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Well Woman Exam
Therapy
- Vaginal Dilator Therapy
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
205 services · 169 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
72 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
62 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
46 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
25 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Women's… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melinda W. Daves?
Melinda W. Daves is a nurse practitioner in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Women's Health”.
NPI registry
What is Melinda W. Daves's address?
Melinda W. Daves is listed at 1205 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melinda W. Daves?
The number on file is (828) 328-2901. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melinda W. Daves?
Melinda W. Daves's National Provider Identifier is 1689779837. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Melinda W. Daves train?
Melinda W. Daves attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melinda W. Daves have?
Melinda W. Daves has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melinda W. Daves perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melinda W. Daves the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melinda W. Daves's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melinda W. Daves. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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