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MELISSA SHEFFIELD ARNP, CNM
NPI 1487617502
Advanced Practice Midwife in Lakeland, FL

Q: What is Melissa Sheffield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Sheffield is 1487617502. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2006. The provider is also known as Melissa Whitehead.

Q: What is Melissa Sheffield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Sheffield was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 days 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.

Active since April 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled

4000 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, LAKELAND, FL 33812(863) 680-7000(321) 843-2068 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Jun 27, 2024, Jun 1, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Melissa Sheffield Arnp, Cnm NPPES

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

MELISSA SHEFFIELD ARNP, CNM (NPI 1487617502) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Lakeland, Florida, licensed in Florida (ARNP 3353292) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487617502

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367A00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA SHEFFIELDCredential: ARNP, CNM

Location Address4000 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RDLakeland, FL 33812-4507

Mailing Address4000 Lakeland Highlands RdLakeland, FL 33812-4507 · (863) 680-7000 · Fax (321) 843-2068

Phone(863) 680-7000

Fax(321) 843-2068

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateApril 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1487617502 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP 3353292✔ Licensed in OR · 201901053NP-PP

Definition

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthTaxonomy 363LW0102X · License ARNP3353292 (FL)

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Obstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 363LX0001X · License 201901053NP-PP (OR)

4000 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, Lakeland, FL 33812

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Whitehead

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11373 N 10th AveStayton, OR 97383-2037 · Phone (503) 769-9522 · Fax (503) 769-9530

Location 283 W Miller StOrlando, FL 32806-2031 · Phone (321) 843-9792 · Fax (407) 896-3785

Location 31733 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805-3016 · Phone (863) 688-1528 · Fax (863) 688-8423

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid118347800FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Sheffield Arnp, Cnm 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 ID9234149634

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120621000266

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33812 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

$87.62 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

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