# Melissa R Stephens, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/melissa-stephens-md-1871544205
NPI: 1871544205
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Melissa R Stephens, MD is a family practice based in Meridian, MS practicing at Rush Medical Foundation with NPI 1871544205.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Family Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Female
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1998
- NPI: 1871544205 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1871544205))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Rush Medical Foundation
- Address: 905 C S Frontage Rd, Ochsner Health Center Ec Healthnet, Meridian, MS, 393016113
- Phone: (601) 482-4955
- Group practice size: 24 members

## Insurance accepted (2 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Melissa R Stephens, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1871544205).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 3 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $64.

Largest disclosed payer: Averitas Pharma Inc. ($32 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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