Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla, NP
NPI 1164461273 · Pediatric Nurse Practitioner · Monson, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla, NP is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provider in Monson, MA (NPI 1164461273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164461273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200805 (MA)
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
1,952 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 702 | $93 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 686 | $12 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 304 | $92 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 68 | $156 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 59 | $109 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 92 | 25 |
| Finasteride | 67 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 59 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 12 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 55 | 13 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 50 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,669 across 6 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
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2022-01-18
- Certified
- 2022-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla's NPI number?
- Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164461273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla's specialty?
- Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla located?
- Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla's practice location on file with NPPES is 218 Cedar Swamp Rd, Monson, MA 01057-9307.
- What is Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla is (413) 237-3232.
- Does Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla accept Medicare?
- Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Blackburn-Kierkla's NPI (1164461273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.