Melinda Brooks, NP-C
NPI 1164822490 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Brooks, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1164822490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164822490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CNP-02452 (NM)
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
11 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
1,014 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 252 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 242 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $77 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 125 | $111 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 83 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 34 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 376 | 112 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 288 | 83 |
| Losartan Potassium | 216 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 177 | 55 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 166 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 146 | 44 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$549 across 21 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)
- 1455 S Valley DrSuite aLas Cruces, NM 88005-3165Phone: (575) 526-7777Fax: (575) 526-7748
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-08-22
- Last updated
- 2020-09-11
- Certified
- 2020-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Brooks's NPI number?
- Melinda Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164822490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Brooks's specialty?
- Melinda Brooks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Brooks located?
- Melinda Brooks's practice location on file with NPPES is 2970 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001-1152.
- What is Melinda Brooks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Brooks is (575) 525-3531.
- Does Melinda Brooks accept Medicare?
- Melinda Brooks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Brooks's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Brooks's NPI (1164822490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.