Melissa Braniff
NPI 1215568407 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ocean City, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Braniff is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ocean City, MD (NPI 1215568407).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215568407
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R213557 (MD)
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
6 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
693 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 258 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 135 | $107 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 105 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $77 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 46 | $3 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 154 | 92 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 64 | 21 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 38 | 15 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 26 | 19 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 22 | — |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 21 | 17 |
| Nystatin | 16 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 9 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
- 2020-01-28
- Last updated
- 2020-01-28
- Certified
- 2020-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Braniff's NPI number?
- Melissa Braniff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215568407, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Braniff's specialty?
- Melissa Braniff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Braniff located?
- Melissa Braniff's practice location on file with NPPES is 12308 Ocean Gtwy Ste 8, Ocean City, MD 21842-9341.
- What is Melissa Braniff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Braniff is (443) 728-1050.
- Does Melissa Braniff accept Medicare?
- Melissa Braniff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Braniff's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Braniff's NPI (1215568407) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.