Melissa A. Mcferran, NP
Melissa A. Mcferran is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Knoxville, TN with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa a. Mcferran, NP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Knoxville, TN in group practice. She graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1097dNPPES updated 2023-05-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
517
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
213
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
728
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $55k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
33 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 a. Mcferran's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Board certified · May 10, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37909-1383
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa a. Mcferran
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa a. Mcferran for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Knoxville 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 a. Mcferran
NPI records show Dr. Mcferran as active with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 909-0744.
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 a. Mcferran
Practice Location
1267 Dick Lonas Rd Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37909
Mailing Address
1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37909-1383
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