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MS. RITA M LAWHON APRN
NPI 1871949966
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Melbourne, FL

Active since May 09, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1350 HICKORY ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32901(321) 434-1771(321) 434-1775 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2026, Aug 29, 2023, Apr 17, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ms. Rita M Lawhon Aprn NPPES

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

MS. RITA M LAWHON APRN (NPI 1871949966) is an individual adult health provider in Melbourne, Florida, licensed in Florida (ARPN9165479) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871949966
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameMS. RITA M LAWHONCredential: APRN
Location Address1350 HICKORY STMelbourne, FL 32901-3224
Mailing Address3300 S Fiske BlvdRockledge, FL 32955-4306 · (321) 434-1771
Phone(321) 434-1771
Fax(321) 434-1775
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1871949966 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ARPN9165479
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License APRN9165479 (FL)
1350 HICKORY ST, Melbourne, FL 32901
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Rita Manderscheid Aprn

Other Identifiers 2

OtherRN822FL · Hfmg Ma
Medicaid022971600FL

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

Ms. Rita M Lawhon Aprn 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 ID3678852316
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161121000319
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.

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.
118 services116 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
112 services74 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Holmes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100019
Location1350 S Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Palm Bay Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palm Bay, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100316
Location1425 Malabar Rd, NEPalm Bay, FL 32907 · Brevard County
Emergency services

Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Acute Care Hospitals · North Venice, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100359
Location2600 Laurel Rd ENorth Venice, FL 34275 · Sarasota County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32901 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

85.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.65
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40

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.

TOMOR SEDALIU
Hospitalist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
DR. OLGA DORJIMA EMGUSHOV MD,MPH
Hospitalist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
KATHERINE F. IMHOF PHARMD
Pharmacist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-7485
WILLIAM BRANDON EVANS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
MRS. ALEXA NOELLE REEDY APRN
Nurse Practitioner
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (317) 805-4102
DR. NICOLE SWICORD PHARMD
Pharmacist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1887
DR. KEVIN H WALLACE MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-4225
MARIA DEL C MARTINEZ M.D.
Hospitalist
1350 HICKORY ST
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 434-1771

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 Rita Lawhon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Lawhon is 1871949966. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2016. The provider is also known as Rita Manderscheid Aprn.

Where is Rita Lawhon located?

Rita Lawhon practices at 1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901. The listed phone number is (321) 434-1771.

What is Rita Lawhon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Rita Lawhon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Lawhon 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.

Is Rita Lawhon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rita Lawhon is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Lawhon was last updated on May 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.