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- 8511 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, 101, Houston, TX 77075
About Melinda Sugg
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Melinda L. Sugg, FNP practices in Houston, TX. Medicare claims data shows Melinda provided 1,089 services to 544 patients. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. NPI 1356377121 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 343-2301
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8511 S SAM HOUSTON PKWY E 101
Houston, TX 77075
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,089 services · 544 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
137 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
452 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99350 |
183 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
81 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
66 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
29 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99345 |
27 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians | Billing code | G0179 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
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.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melinda L. Sugg's specialty?
Melinda L. Sugg is a nurse practitioner in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Melinda L. Sugg?
Melinda L. Sugg is listed at 8511 S Sam Houston Pkwy E 101, Houston, TX 77075. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melinda L. Sugg?
The number on file is (713) 343-2301. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melinda L. Sugg?
Melinda L. Sugg's National Provider Identifier is 1356377121. 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
What is Melinda L. Sugg's education?
Melinda L. Sugg attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melinda L. Sugg have?
Melinda L. Sugg has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melinda L. Sugg known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melinda L. Sugg performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melinda L. Sugg's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melinda L. Sugg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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