Melissa Fears, M.D.
Melissa Fears is a Family Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa Fears, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 11+ years, working in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the New York area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and substance use (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 65% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1430dNPPES updated 2022-08-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2257 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027-7979
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.49/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.4%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
263
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
405
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,717
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $609k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Substance Use Disorders.
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
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — 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 · Aug 17, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Melissa Fears
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Fears for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, substance use counseling — no travel to New York 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 Melissa Fears
NPI records show Dr. Fears as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 281-5252.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Fears
Practice Location
2257 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027-7979
Mailing Address
2257 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027-7979
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