Melissa Hinton, NP-C
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Patients across GA can see Melissa Hinton, NP-C in person in Griffin or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 10+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3551dNPPES updated 2016-08-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
619 S 8th St Ste 200, Griffin, GA 30224-4260
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.66%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
175
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
463
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,075
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $449k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$376 received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Melissa Hinton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Virtual Adult Health Care With Melissa Hinton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Hinton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Griffin 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 Hinton
Dr. Hinton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Griffin, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 227-1587.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Hinton
Practice Location
619 S 8th St Ste 200, Griffin, GA 30224-4260
Mailing Address
619 S 8th St Ste 200, Griffin, GA 30224-4260
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