MELISA REBECCA THACKER FNP-BC
NPI 1770477663
Nurse Practitioner in Durham, NC

Active since June 05, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 668-6688(919) 681-5864 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2026, Dec 8, 2025, Jun 5, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Melisa Rebecca Thacker Fnp-bc NPPES

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

MELISA REBECCA THACKER FNP-BC (NPI 1770477663) is an individual nurse practitioner in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5023759) and active in the NPI registry since June 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770477663
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISA REBECCA THACKERCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address20 MEDICINE CIRCLEDurham, NC 27710-0001
Mailing Address20 Medicine CircleDurham, NC 27710-0001 · (919) 668-6688 · Fax (919) 681-5864
Fax(919) 681-5864
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1770477663 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5023759
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE, Durham, NC 27710

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melisa Rebecca Thacker Fnp-bc 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 ID8224537824
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260316002298
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melisa Thacker reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Social Worker
2213 ELBA ST
Durham, NC 27705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1376574798 (North Carolina)
  • 1,503 clinicians in this Medicare group
Foot and Ankle Surgery
2609 N DUKE ST STE 301
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,671 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
220 J L WHITE DR STE 120
Jasper, GA 30143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 689 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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 6

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

Nurse Practitioner
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE
DURHAM, NC 27710
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE
DURHAM, NC 27710
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE
DURHAM, NC 27710
Registered Nurse (Oncology)
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE
DURHAM, NC 27710
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE
DURHAM, NC 27710
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
20 MEDICINE CIRCLE
DURHAM, NC 27710

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 Melisa Thacker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melisa Thacker is 1770477663. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2025.

Where is Melisa Thacker located?

Melisa Thacker practices at 20 Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 668-6688.

What is Melisa Thacker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melisa Thacker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melisa Thacker 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melisa Thacker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melisa Thacker reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Duke University Health System, Inc. (Durham, NC), Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc (Durham, NC) and Piedmont Providers LLC (Jasper, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melisa Thacker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melisa Thacker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Melisa Thacker 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 Melisa Thacker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melisa Thacker is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melisa Thacker was last updated on January 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.