Melissa Ford Cox, MS, NC
Melissa Ford Cox, MS, NC is a provider specialising in Nutritionist in Oakland, CA, registered under NPI 1003572462. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Oakland, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Oct 7, 2026. Parking is available about 0.30 mi away at 580/Fruitvale Park And Ride. There is EV charging 0.20 mi from the office — useful if you are driving in from out of town. The nearest transit stop is 771 ft away, served by MacArthur Boulevard & Fruitvale Avenue. A pharmacy sits 0.26 mi from the entrance (CVS Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.46 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit MacArthur Boulevard & Canon Avenue 263 ft ~1 min
Transit MacArthur Boulevard & Adell Court 298 ft ~2 min
Parking 329 ft ~2 min
Restaurant La Hacienda 478 ft ~2 min
MacArthur Boulevard
Restaurant Grand Lake Kitchen 500 ft ~2 min
Restaurant 1/4 lb Giant Burgers 521 ft ~2 min
2055 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland 94602
Transit MacArthur Boulevard & Fruitvale Avenue 771 ft ~3 min
EV charging ChargePoint 892 ft ~4 min
Convenience Tazah Market 1,008 ft ~4 min
Coffee Peet's Coffee 0.20 mi ~4 min
3403 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland 94602
EV charging 0.20 mi ~4 min
Gas station Vickie's Shell 0.20 mi ~4 min
Grocery Safeway 0.20 mi ~4 min
3550 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland 94602
06:00-24:00
Grocery Farmer Joe's 0.21 mi ~5 min
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 0.26 mi ~6 min
Parking 580/Fruitvale Park And Ride 0.27 mi ~6 min
Under I-580 Btwn Fruitvale / Champion St, Oakland 94601
Parking 580/Fruitvale Park And Ride 0.30 mi ~6 min
Under I-580 Btwn Fruitvale / Champion St, Oakland 94601
Convenience 7-Eleven 0.31 mi ~7 min
Coffee Savemore Cafe 0.46 mi ~10 min
Mo-Su,PH 08:00-22:00
Coffee Ultimate Grounds 0.46 mi ~10 min
4225 Park Boulevard, 94602
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Convenience Savemore Market 0.46 mi ~10 min
Gas station Park Boulevard 76 0.49 mi ~10 min
4500 Park Boulevard
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Nutritionist covers
A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 133N00000X
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003572462 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Last updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | MS, NC |
| Practice address |
1924 E 38TH ST Oakland, CA 94602 (415) 722-5011 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Sum = 48 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 2 · actual last digit = 2
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.