MELINDA FORD APRN
NPI 1518614874
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Southside, AR

Q: What is Melinda Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Ford is 1518614874. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2022.

Q: What is Melinda Ford's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Ford was last updated on March 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since March 07, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD, SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501(870) 262-2800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

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About Melinda Ford Aprn NPPES

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

MELINDA FORD APRN (NPI 1518614874) is an individual family provider in Southside, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (219087) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518614874

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameMELINDA FORDCredential: APRN

Location Address1217 BATESVILLE BLVDSouthside, AR 72501-8912

Mailing Address16 Hospital Cir Ste ABatesville, AR 72501-7343 · (870) 262-1200

Phone(870) 262-2800

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2022

NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2022

✔ NPI 1518614874 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 AR · 219087

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD, Southside, AR 72501

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.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

Melinda Ford 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 ID7810382132

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220323000004

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

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 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.

14 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72501 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

$79.72 typical visit price

range $51.36 – $157.74

Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$91.63 typical visit price

range $16.16 – $128.77

Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)

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

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$9.42 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 9

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

WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
BATESVILLE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

JESSICA MARIE SNELGROVE MD

Family Medicine

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

JAMES R BRIDGEMAN APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

DAVID TANNER OLIVER APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

MRS. MICAH JOYCE MOODY APRN/ NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

NANJUNDA PRABHA M.D

Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
BATESVILLE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

ALISHA CARTER HIGHTOWER

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

KATHRYN THARP FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1217 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

Independence County (870) 262-2800

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 Melinda Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Ford is 1518614874. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2022.

Where is Melinda Ford located?

Melinda Ford practices at 1217 Batesville Blvd, Southside, AR 72501. The listed phone number is (870) 262-2800.

What is Melinda Ford's specialty?

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

Is Melinda Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Ford 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 Melinda Ford accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Melinda Ford 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Ford was last updated on March 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.