MELIA FORTENBERRY NP
NPI 1376391268
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Meridian, MS

Active since May 07, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1314 19TH AVE, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 703-9590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2026, Jul 22, 2026, May 7, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Melia Fortenberry Np NPPES

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

MELIA FORTENBERRY NP (NPI 1376391268) is an individual acute care provider in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (906647) and active in the NPI registry since May 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ridgeland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376391268
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMELIA FORTENBERRYCredential: NP
Location Address1314 19TH AVEMeridian, MS 39301-4116
Mailing Address3334 Highway 496Meridian, MS 39301-7120 · (601) 479-4766
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1376391268 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 906647
1314 19TH AVE, Meridian, MS 39301

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17048 Old Canton Rd Ste 2ERidgeland, MS 39157-1021 · Phone (601) 992-9790

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

Melia Fortenberry Np 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 ID6507307923
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240925000637
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ochsner Rush Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250069
Location1314 19th AveMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Quitman, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251316
Location605 South Archusa AvenueQuitman, MS 39355 · Clarke County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39301 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Long Term Care Hospital
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Occupational Therapist
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Physical Therapist
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Family Medicine
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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 Melia Fortenberry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melia Fortenberry is 1376391268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2024.

Where is Melia Fortenberry located?

Melia Fortenberry practices at 1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 703-9590.

What is Melia Fortenberry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Melia Fortenberry enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melia Fortenberry 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 Melia Fortenberry accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Melia Fortenberry 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 Melia Fortenberry affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melia Fortenberry is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital and Ochsner Watkins Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melia Fortenberry was last updated on August 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.