MELANIE ALDRIDGE BRADFORD FNP
NPI 1679149223
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lenoir, NC

Active since June 02, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
321 MULBERRY ST SW, LENOIR, NC 28645(828) 757-5504(828) 757-5225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 7, 2024, Jun 2, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melanie Aldridge Bradford Fnp NPPES

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

MELANIE ALDRIDGE BRADFORD FNP (NPI 1679149223) is an individual family provider in Lenoir, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (BRAD-YM4R5) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Banner Elk.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679149223
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE ALDRIDGE BRADFORDCredential: FNP
Location Address321 MULBERRY ST SWLenoir, NC 28645-5720
Mailing Address235 Tweetsie Ln WBanner Elk, NC 28604-6619 · (828) 773-9273
Fax(828) 757-5225
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2024
NPI 1679149223 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 NC · BRAD-YM4R5
321 MULBERRY ST SW, Lenoir, NC 28645

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1235 Tweetsie Ln WBanner Elk, NC 28604-6619 · Phone (828) 773-9273

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

Melanie Aldridge Bradford 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 ID6406248293
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220128001702
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
40 services38 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28645 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Emergency Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Pharmacist
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Physician Assistant
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Internal Medicine
321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
321 MULBERRY ST SW, CALDWELL ACUTE CARE SPECIALISTS
LENOIR, NC 28645

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 Melanie Bradford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Bradford is 1679149223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2021.

Where is Melanie Bradford located?

Melanie Bradford practices at 321 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The listed phone number is (828) 757-5504.

What is Melanie Bradford's specialty?

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

Is Melanie Bradford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Bradford 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 Melanie Bradford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Melanie Bradford 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 Melanie Bradford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Bradford is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Bradford was last updated on November 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.