Melanie Tharp, RNC, WHNP
NPI 1043292139 · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Tharp, RNC, WHNP is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1043292139).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043292139
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Women's Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RNC, WHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN058633 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
106 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 94 | $73 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 12 | $32 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $32–$73 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 56 | 16 |
| Estradiol | 51 | 20 |
| Estradiolbrand: Estradiol (twice Weekly) | 37 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 14 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 12 | — |
| Norgestimate-Ethinyl Estradiolbrand: Mono-Linyah | 12 | — |
| Raloxifene Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2008-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Tharp's NPI number?
- Melanie Tharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043292139, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Tharp's specialty?
- Melanie Tharp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Tharp located?
- Melanie Tharp's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Medical Center Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301-8124.
- What is Melanie Tharp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Tharp is (318) 487-1289.
- Does Melanie Tharp accept Medicare?
- Melanie Tharp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Tharp's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Tharp's NPI (1043292139) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.