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2026 NPPES data Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1386917045 CNS
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Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist in Macon, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 284 in Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Heather Melvin, CNS is a Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist in Macon, Georgia, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #413
- Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist rank among Georgia specialties
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What official records show about Heather Melvin, CNS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1386917045), first enumerated 02/10/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1386917045 · Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-TRACE · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1386917045
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-TRACE 284
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 6 in Georgia
- PHOTO-ENUM Sara Soukup · 2012
What does the federal data show about Heather Melvin, CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386917045 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/10/2012 |
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Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Heather Melvin, CNS fits within the Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
284
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
39
States with Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist
597
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Melvin, both outside Georgia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Melvin.
One of 6 Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist providers enrolled in Georgia, 5 are shown here.
Miranda Bailey
Atlanta, GA
Faye Dames
NP
Atlanta, GA
Ulia Eremenko
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Horsley
N.P.
Hoschton, GA
Rita Richardson
Atlanta, GA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Melvin, CNS's specialty? ▼
Heather Melvin, CNS specializes in Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Macon, Georgia. Credentials: CNS.
Where is Heather Melvin, CNS located? ▼
Heather Melvin, CNS is located at 1610 FORSYTH ST, Macon, GA, 31201. Phone: (478) 743-3000.
What is Heather Melvin, CNS's NPI number? ▼
Heather Melvin, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386917045, issued on 02/10/2012.
How many Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 284 Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 597 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Heather Melvin, CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Melvin, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Melvin, CNS's credentials? ▼
Heather Melvin, CNS's NPI is 1386917045 with credentials CNS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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