Melissa Cheng, MSN, FNP
NPI 1225258130 · Nurse Practitioner · Whitley City, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Cheng, MSN, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Whitley City, KY (NPI 1225258130).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225258130
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71002366A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 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
3,289 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 724 | $100 |
| Measurement of Antibody for Assessment of Autoimmune Disorder, Any Method86235 | 569 | $17 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 431 | $13 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 409 | $11 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 209 | $46 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 599 | 198 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 479 | 149 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 333 | 74 |
| Prednisone | 298 | 116 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 243 | 71 |
| Gabapentin | 151 | 33 |
| Meloxicam | 133 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,385 across 122 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
- 2007-04-26
- Last updated
- 2014-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Cheng's NPI number?
- Melissa Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225258130, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Cheng's specialty?
- Melissa Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Cheng located?
- Melissa Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 71 Medical Ln, Whitley City, KY 42653-4216.
- What is Melissa Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Cheng is (606) 376-7212.
- Does Melissa Cheng accept Medicare?
- Melissa Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Cheng's NPI (1225258130) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.