MRS. MELISSA NEAL WHITUS FNP
NPI 1285987842
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Tyler, TX

Active since October 19, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
520 DOUGLAS BLVD, TYLER, TX 75702(903) 593-1721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 26, 2024, May 20, 2019, May 13, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mrs. Melissa Neal Whitus Fnp NPPES

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

MRS. MELISSA NEAL WHITUS FNP (NPI 1285987842) is an individual family provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (677952) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Mother Frances Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tyler.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285987842
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELISSA NEAL WHITUSCredential: FNP
Location Address520 DOUGLAS BLVDTyler, TX 75702-8307
Mailing AddressPo Box 846098Dallas, TX 75284-6098 · (903) 324-6400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2024
NPI 1285987842 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · 677952
520 DOUGLAS BLVD, Tyler, TX 75702

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1700 S Fleishel AveTyler, TX 75701-2014 · Phone (903) 606-5600

Other Identifiers 5

Other8141MDTX · Bcbs
OtherP02207531TX · Medicare Rail Road
Other75-2616977-007TX · Tricare
Other772594TX · Medicare
Medicaid370106202TX

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

Mrs. Melissa Neal Whitus Fnp 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 ID9638322274
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130110000542
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 4

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.

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.
287 services215 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.
161 services137 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
63 services63 patients
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 99495
Transitional care management services focus on coordinating and managing your care after you leave the hospital. For moderate complexity problems, this involves managing your medications, arranging further treatments, and ensuring you have the necessary follow-ups.
47 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Mother Frances Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450102
Location800 East DawsonTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75702 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims44 services$3.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims319 services$5.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims5,724 services$0.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702
Internal Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702
Obstetrics & Gynecology
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702
Pharmacist
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702
Social Worker (Clinical)
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
TYLER, TX 75702

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 Whitus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Whitus is 1285987842. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2012.

Where is Melissa Whitus located?

Melissa Whitus practices at 520 Douglas Blvd, Tyler, TX 75702. The listed phone number is (903) 593-1721.

What is Melissa Whitus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melissa Whitus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Whitus 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 Whitus accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Whitus 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 Whitus affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Whitus is affiliated with Christus Mother Frances Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Whitus was last updated on July 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.