Melissa Desueza, FNP-C
NPI 1235634189 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Paterson, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Desueza, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Paterson, NJ (NPI 1235634189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235634189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26NJ00812400 (NJ)
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
227 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 92 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$125 (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 · 152 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 373 | 118 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 334 | 113 |
| Omeprazole | 323 | 113 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 304 | 83 |
| Alprazolam | 256 | 66 |
| Meloxicam | 255 | 79 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 252 | 83 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,286 across 90 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
- 2018-03-23
- Last updated
- 2018-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Desueza's NPI number?
- Melissa Desueza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235634189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Desueza's specialty?
- Melissa Desueza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Desueza located?
- Melissa Desueza's practice location on file with NPPES is 416 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504-1989.
- What is Melissa Desueza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Desueza is (973) 684-8138.
- Does Melissa Desueza accept Medicare?
- Melissa Desueza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Desueza's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Desueza's NPI (1235634189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.