DR. MELISSA R STEPHENS M.D.
NPI 1871544205
Family Medicine in Meridian, MS

Q: What is Melissa Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Stephens is 1871544205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Melissa Renee Cady M.D..

Q: What is Melissa Stephens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Stephens was last updated on August 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 May 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled

905C S FRONTAGE RD, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 482-4922(601) 482-4957 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Melissa R Stephens M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA R STEPHENS M.D. (NPI 1871544205) is an individual family medicine provider in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (22278) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Hattiesburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871544205

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA R STEPHENSCredential: M.D.

Location Address905C S FRONTAGE RDMeridian, MS 39301-6113

Mailing Address905c S Frontage RdMeridian, MS 39301-6113 · (601) 482-4922 · Fax (601) 482-4957

Phone(601) 482-4922

Fax(601) 482-4957

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 2023

NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2023

✔ NPI 1871544205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 22278

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

905C S FRONTAGE RD, Meridian, MS 39301

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Melissa Renee Cady M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1710 William Carey PkwyHattiesburg, MS 39401-7842 · Phone (601) 318-6069

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melissa R Stephens M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Stephens reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rush Medical Foundation

Same address

Rural Health

905C S FRONTAGE RD
Meridian, MS 39301

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
93 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1811233950 (601) 482-4955

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

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

$80.50 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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 20

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

JAIME LLOVET MD

Family Medicine

905C S FRONTAGE RD
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 482-4955

CYNTHIA F. MESSER CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

905C S FRONTAGE RD, SUITE C
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 703-3018

JACQUELINE MAXWELL DO

Family Medicine

905C S FRONTAGE RD
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 482-4955

MRS. KATHLEEN ELLEN HILL CNM

Midwife

905C S FRONTAGE RD
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 486-4210

DR. WILLIAM LEE BROWN IV DO

Family Medicine

905C S FRONTAGE RD
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 482-4955

ANDRE RUELA MD

Family Medicine

905C S FRONTAGE RD
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 482-4955

SHARON DIEDRICHSEN CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

905C S FRONTAGE RD
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 486-4210

KAVI SATISH PATEL DO

Family Medicine

905C S FRONTAGE RD
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Lauderdale County (601) 482-4955

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 Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Stephens is 1871544205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Melissa Renee Cady M.D..

Where is Melissa Stephens located?

Melissa Stephens practices at 905C S Frontage Rd, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 482-4922.

What is Melissa Stephens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Melissa Stephens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Stephens is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Stephens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Stephens reassigns Medicare benefits to Rush Medical Foundation (Meridian, MS). The 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 Melissa Stephens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Stephens accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Melissa Stephens 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 Melissa Stephens was last updated on August 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.