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MELISSA HOWARD FNP
NPI 1780196410
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Antioch, TN

Q: What is Melissa Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Howard is 1780196410. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2017. The provider is also known as Melissa Friley Rn.

Q: What is Melissa Howard'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 Melissa Howard was last updated on September 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 November 03, 2017PECOS Enrolled

70.91/100

CMS Quality Rating

565 MOSS LANDING DR, ANTIOCH, TN 37013(615) 838-2607 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2026, Oct 28, 2022, Jun 16, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Melissa Howard Fnp NPPES

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

MELISSA HOWARD FNP (NPI 1780196410) is an individual family provider in Antioch, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (23127) and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780196410

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA HOWARDCredential: FNP

Location Address565 MOSS LANDING DRAntioch, TN 37013-1318

Mailing Address565 Moss Landing DrAntioch, TN 37013-1318 · (615) 838-2607

Phone(615) 838-2607

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2026

✔ NPI 1780196410 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 TN · 23127

565 MOSS LANDING DR, Antioch, TN 37013

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Friley Rn

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

Melissa Howard 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 ID4981969177

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180516002750

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 3

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

961 services106 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

197 services70 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310

A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.

23 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37013 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

70.91/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

54.01

Improvement Activities

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 Melissa Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Howard is 1780196410. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2017. The provider is also known as Melissa Friley Rn.

Where is Melissa Howard located?

Melissa Howard practices at 565 Moss Landing Dr, Antioch, TN 37013. The listed phone number is (615) 838-2607.

What is Melissa Howard's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Howard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Howard was last updated on September 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.