MELISSA BAKER PATTERSON APRN
NPI 1235671140
Nurse Practitioner in Georgetown, SC

Active since November 09, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
606 BLACK RIVER RD, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440(843) 527-3428 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2025, Nov 18, 2025, Jun 17, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Melissa Baker Patterson Aprn NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELISSA BAKER PATTERSON APRN (NPI 1235671140) is an individual nurse practitioner in Georgetown, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (20576) and active in the NPI registry since November 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235671140
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA BAKER PATTERSONCredential: APRN
Location Address606 BLACK RIVER RDGeorgetown, SC 29440-3304
Mailing AddressPo Box 421718Georgetown, SC 29442-4203 · (843) 527-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2025
NPI 1235671140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in SC · 20576
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
606 BLACK RIVER RD, Georgetown, SC 29440

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Gayle Baker

Other Identifiers 1

Other20576SC · State License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Baker Patterson Aprn is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426338120
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161215001990
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
25 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
21 services20 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420098
Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29440 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.76
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.73

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%622 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
82%932 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,860 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
81%504 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%424 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
5%404 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
91%1,334 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
100%379 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
89%404 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
36%404 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Dietitian, Registered
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Emergency Medicine
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Physician Assistant
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
Pharmacist
606 BLACK RIVER RD
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Patterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Patterson is 1235671140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2016. The provider is also known as Melissa Gayle Baker.

Where is Melissa Patterson located?

Melissa Patterson practices at 606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440. The listed phone number is (843) 527-3428.

What is Melissa Patterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melissa Patterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Patterson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melissa Patterson accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Melissa Patterson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Melissa Patterson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Patterson is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Patterson was last updated on December 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.