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- Marion location main office
1211 N Main St, Marion, SC 29571 - Surfside Beach location
1413 Highway 17 North, Surfside Beach, SC 29575 - Marion location
1608 Fox Hollow Ct, Marion, SC 29571
About Melissa Herrington
Melissa L. Herrington, A-GNP is a nurse practitioner — gerontology practicing in Marion, SC. Melissa is also listed as specializing in registered nurse. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 461 Medicare patients across 1,268 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1588200018.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (843) 765-2985
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1211 N MAIN ST
Marion, SC 29571
1413 Highway 17 North
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
1608 Fox Hollow Ct
Marion, SC 29571
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology 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
Brain & Memory
- Agitation and Sundowning
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Memory loss
- Parkinson's disease
Brain & Nerves
- Shaky Hands and Tremors
- Stroke Aftercare
- Dizziness and vertigo
Digestive & Gut
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Acid reflux
- Fecal incontinence
General Health
- Elderly Frailty
General Senior Health
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
Infections
- Seasonal Flu and Viruses
- Shingles
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Skin
- Dry Itchy Skin in Elderly
- Unexplained Bruising
Skin & Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Non-Healing Wounds
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
- Enlarged prostate
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Breathing & Lungs
- Shortness of breath
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
Endocrine & Hormones
- Underactive Thyroid
Endocrine & Metabolic
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Joints & Bones
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
Mobility & Balance
- Frequent falls
- Orthostatic hypotension
Nerves & Sensation
- Foot Numbness and Tingling
Pain
Sensory
- Hearing loss
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
- Incontinence Evaluation
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
- Heart Monitor Referral
General Health
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
General Senior Health
- Post-hospital transitional care
- Senior Nutrition Evaluation
Home & Facility Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Senior Living Medical Care
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Preventive Care
- Chronic disease management
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetic Foot Care
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
- Physical Therapy Referral
Specialized Care
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Vaccines & Injections
- COVID-19 Booster
- Tetanus Booster Shot
- Vitamin B12 Injection
- Flu shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound Care
- Skin Tear Treatment
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Brain & Memory
Heart & Circulation
In-Office Treatments
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Lab & Monitoring
- Complete Blood Count
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Lab Tests & Screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Pain Management
- Knee Joint Injections
Vaccines & Prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,268 services · 461 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
531 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
505 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
61 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
40 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Billing code | G0127 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
20 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 2
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Trained at Other 8
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Class of 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Melissa L. Herrington's specialty?
Melissa L. Herrington is a nurse practitioner in Marion, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Melissa L. Herrington?
Melissa L. Herrington is listed at 1211 N Main St, Marion, SC 29571. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melissa L. Herrington?
The number on file is (843) 765-2985. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melissa L. Herrington's NPI number?
Melissa L. Herrington's National Provider Identifier is 1588200018. 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 L. Herrington's education?
Melissa L. Herrington attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melissa L. Herrington been practicing?
Melissa L. Herrington has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melissa L. Herrington known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa L. Herrington performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melissa L. Herrington confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa L. Herrington. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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