Melina Volner Sommese, PA-C
Melina Volner Sommese is a Physician Assistant based in Jacksonville, FL with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melina Volner Sommese, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Jacksonville, FL. With 15+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Jacksonville area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
198
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
414
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $34k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 14, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511315
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Melina Volner Sommese
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melina Volner Sommese for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melina Volner Sommese
Dr. Sommese is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2594.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
Mailing Address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
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