Active NPI 1407871676 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melana C Griffith , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner • Orange, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melana Griffith, FNP-C is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Orange, TX. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2001, Melana Griffith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3838 WEST PARK AVENUE.

Melana Griffith is affiliated with Griffith Family Health And Convenient Care Center and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3838 West Park Avenue

Orange, TX 776301812

Telephone 4098868700

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Griffith Family Health And Convenient Care Center Facility NPI 1508049271

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Orange, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 25.0 Yrs

State Avg: 9.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Orange, TX (4894 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Griffith (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Orange Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	2,440	33	$0.38	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	270	137	$264.00	$72.34
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	211	43	$6.00	$0.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	79	51	$42.97	$11.56
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	68	11	$6.00	$0.46
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	28	14	$18.00	$6.35
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	16	16	$378.00	$105.02
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	16	14	$138.00	$34.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$318.00	$90.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	262	135	$264.00	$71.38
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	167	35	$6.00	$0.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	80	32	$18.00	$7.58
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	61	45	$42.00	$11.52
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	15	15	$378.00	$105.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$318.00	$91.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	340	149	$224.37	$72.94
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	222	43	$13.19	$0.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	105	42	$21.67	$6.51
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	96	54	$40.63	$11.80
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	76	12	$20.92	$0.50
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	51	16	$27.94	$9.69
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	24	21	$127.88	$40.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$191.74	$91.45
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	19	$68.40	$28.50
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	17	17	$322.29	$107.59
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	17	17	$90.00	$31.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	216	107	$85.00	$74.99
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	139	27	$20.00	$0.15
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	66	25	$25.00	$5.46
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	57	38	$30.00	$11.32
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	40	35	$100.00	$44.10
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	31	27	$45.00	$18.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$110.00	$86.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	11	11	$145.00	$109.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	156	91	$85.00	$61.57
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	82	19	$20.00	$0.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	46	19	$25.00	$6.06
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	40	29	$30.00	$11.77
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	25	25	$100.00	$19.51
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	25	25	$30.00	$16.19
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	21	20	$45.00	$19.07
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	14	14	$100.00	$45.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$110.00	$88.79
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	12	$10.00	$2.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	140	$85.00	$60.82
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	204	46	$20.00	$0.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	121	60	$30.00	$13.65
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	103	44	$25.00	$6.36
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	74	51	$10.00	$2.94
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	72	16	$12.50	$0.56
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	27	26	$30.00	$15.90
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	26	26	$100.00	$18.65
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	17	15	$20.00	$3.41
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	16	12	$25.00	$12.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$110.00	$88.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	235	124	$85.00	$58.74
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	198	43	$15.56	$0.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	101	43	$25.00	$6.67
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	93	56	$30.00	$16.37
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	42	32	$10.00	$2.94
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	31	21	$25.00	$12.40
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	30	30	$30.00	$19.51
90682 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna	29	29	$100.00	$52.30
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	18	13	$20.00	$3.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$110.00	$86.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	290	130	$85.00	$58.37
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	159	53	$16.60	$0.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	159	53	$25.00	$5.69
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	113	63	$30.00	$20.10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	58	46	$10.00	$2.94
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	55	29	$25.00	$12.23
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	36	23	$20.00	$3.43
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	30	30	$30.00	$23.91
Q2037 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin)	26	26	$40.38	$17.29
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$50.00	$13.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$110.00	$85.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$65.00	$34.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-07-12

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX AP111526

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Griffith Family Health And Convenient Care Center

3838 W Park Ave, Orange, TX 776301812

Phone: 4098868700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Amber Peveto , MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1457702540

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Reatha Bradberry , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1548219876

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2022

Nurse Practitioner (License #AP111526 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active November 20, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2007

Registered at 3838 WEST PARK AVENUE, ORANGE, TX 776301812 (Tel: 4098868700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2007

Registered at 3838 WEST PARK AVENUE, ORANGE, TX 776301812 (Tel: 4098868700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 20, 2007

Recorded as MELANA GRIFFITH, FNPC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2007

Nurse Practitioner (License #640987 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407871676

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 12, 2006

Last Update: July 12, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

3838 West Park Avenue

Orange, TX 776301812

Phone: 4098868700

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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