Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Melinda Ford, APRN

Individual provider Family Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1518614874

Melinda Ford, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner in Southside, Arkansas. Graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2021, 5 years ago. Practices with White River Health System, Inc, a 186-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Arkansas.

Years since qualifying
5
Trained at
University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Licensed in
AR
In the registry since
2022
What do these letters mean?
APRN — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The umbrella licence covering nurse practitioners, midwives, anaesthetists and clinical nurse specialists.

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Practice location Address checks out

1217 Batesville Blvd
Southside, AR 72501-8912
Phone: (870) 262-2800
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Family Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363LF0000X · Licence 219087 (AR)

Record details

NPI number1518614874
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials APRN
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 7, 2022
Last updated in NPPESMarch 7, 2022
Certification dateMarch 7, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2021 (5 years in practice)
Group practice White River Health System, Inc. — 186 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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