Melissa Lama, N.P.
NPI 1134489032 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Ponchatoula, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Lama, N.P. is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Ponchatoula, LA (NPI 1134489032).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134489032
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP06601 (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 tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 171 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 538 | 146 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 494 | 116 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 362 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 361 | 78 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 321 | 72 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 321 | 89 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,625 across 145 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
- 2012-05-24
- Last updated
- 2012-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Lama's NPI number?
- Melissa Lama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134489032, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Lama's specialty?
- Melissa Lama is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Lama located?
- Melissa Lama's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 E Oak St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454-2619.
- What is Melissa Lama's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Lama is (985) 386-6198.
- Does Melissa Lama accept Medicare?
- Melissa Lama is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Lama's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Lama's NPI (1134489032) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.