Melissa Watchorn, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1073249306 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · South Sioux City, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Watchorn, ARNP, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in South Sioux City, NE (NPI 1073249306).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073249306
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP, PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G170395 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
89 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $76 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 35 | $4 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$76 (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 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prazosin Hcl | 124 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 115 | 14 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 86 | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 82 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 75 | 15 |
| Aripiprazole | 67 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,600 across 72 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 625 Court StSioux City, IA 51101-1919Phone: (712) 252-3871Fax: (712) 252-3157
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-07-28
- Last updated
- 2024-10-09
- Certified
- 2024-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Watchorn's NPI number?
- Melissa Watchorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073249306, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Watchorn's specialty?
- Melissa Watchorn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Watchorn located?
- Melissa Watchorn's practice location on file with NPPES is 909 W 21st St, South Sioux City, NE 68776-2652.
- What is Melissa Watchorn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Watchorn is (402) 412-4600.
- Does Melissa Watchorn accept Medicare?
- Melissa Watchorn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Watchorn's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Watchorn's NPI (1073249306) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.