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- 56 Dutch Ln, Columbus, MS 39702
About Melissa Atkins
Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Columbus, MS. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 5,228 services to 3,640 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. This provider record is associated with NPI 1588325823.
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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
- (662) 329-3808
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
56 DUTCH LN
Columbus, MS 39702
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
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot 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
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
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
- Allergy testing
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,228 services · 3,640 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
568 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
33 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
98 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage | Treatment | 90656 |
32 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
530 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
466 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
453 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
424 | More 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Columbus 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 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 7
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN's specialty?
Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN is a nurse practitioner in Columbus, MS. 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 Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN?
Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN is listed at 56 Dutch Ln, Columbus, MS 39702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN?
The number on file is (662) 329-3808. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN?
Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN's National Provider Identifier is 1588325823. 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 Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN's education?
Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN attended Other, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN have?
Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa M. Atkins, MSN, APRN. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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