Melody Kent, APRN
NPI 1154815843 · Nurse Practitioner · Jonesboro, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melody Kent, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Jonesboro, AR (NPI 1154815843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154815843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AG06180136 (AR)
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
8 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
229 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 | 173 | $51 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 25 | $148 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 17 | $27 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 14 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $27–$148 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 86 | 83 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 53 | 49 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 | 36 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | 15 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 15 | 14 |
| Cefdinir | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 10 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
- 2018-06-18
- Last updated
- 2018-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melody Kent's NPI number?
- Melody Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154815843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melody Kent's specialty?
- Melody Kent is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melody Kent located?
- Melody Kent's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 E Jackson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401-3119.
- What is Melody Kent's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melody Kent is (870) 207-4441.
- Does Melody Kent accept Medicare?
- Melody Kent is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melody Kent's NPI active?
- Yes — Melody Kent's NPI (1154815843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.