DR. MELISSA JODI BRENTS M.D.
NPI 1790049120
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Meridian, MS

Active since June 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1512 20TH AVE, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 483-8300(601) 484-7776 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Jodi Brents M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA JODI BRENTS M.D. (NPI 1790049120) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (24885) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Neshoba County General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790049120
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA JODI BRENTSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1512 20TH AVEMeridian, MS 39301-4124
Mailing AddressPo Box 3780Tupelo, MS 38803-3780 · (601) 483-8300 · Fax (601) 484-7776
Fax(601) 484-7776
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2020
NPI 1790049120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in MS · 24885
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License T-2537 (MS)
1512 20TH AVE, Meridian, MS 39301

Other Identifiers 1

OtherT-2537MS · Temporary State Medical License

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

Dr. Melissa Jodi Brents M.d. 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 ID5294007795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240924003115
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Neshoba County General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, MS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250043
Location1001 Holland AvenuePhiladelphia, MS 39350 · Neshoba County
Emergency services

Och Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Starkville, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250050
Location400 Hospital Road /Mail Po Box 1506Starkville, MS 39759 · Oktibbeha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Central Reg Med Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Laurel, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250058
Location1220 Jefferson St Box 607Laurel, MS 39440 · Jones County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wayne General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Waynesboro, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250077
Location950 Matthew DrWaynesboro, MS 39367 · Wayne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Forest, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251300
Location330 N Broad StreetForest, MS 39074 · Scott County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39301 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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 5

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

Clinical Medical Laboratory
1512 20TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1512 20TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1512 20TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1512 20TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1512 20TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790049120, enumerated as an "individual" on June 29, 2012.

The provider is located at 1512 20TH AVE MERIDIAN, MS 39301 and the phone number is (601) 483-8300.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Melissa Brents is affiliated with: NESHOBA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, OCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTH CENTRAL REG MED CTR, WAYNE GENERAL HOSPITAL and S E LACKEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.