Melissa Kirkland Payne, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Melissa Kirkland Payne is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Warner Robins, GA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(478) 929-5997Warner Robins, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 23 years in nursing, Melissa Kirkland Payne, NP-C is a long-established family nurse practitioner in Warner Robins. With 23+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Warner Robins area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety.

1 of 588 Nurse Practitioner providers in GASee all Nurse Practitioner in Warner Robins23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1570 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093-3432

Fax: (478) 929-9411
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

30

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Anxiety Disorders
63%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
63%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Depression
57%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Alzheimer's / Dementia
53%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Chronic Kidney Disease
47%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$47 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Kirkland Payne's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.36 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

112 Sumter Ct, Macon, GA 31220-6627

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa Kirkland Payne

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Kirkland Payne for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Warner Robins 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 Kirkland Payne

Dr. Payne is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Warner Robins, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (478) 929-5997.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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