Melanie Whitesell, APRN
NPI 1245825439 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Whitesell, APRN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1245825439).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245825439
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 24979 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
5 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
629 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 | 349 | $101 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 189 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $71 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 17 | $157 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$157 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 233 | 47 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 184 | 43 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 171 | 40 |
| Clonazepam | 154 | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 149 | 31 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 142 | 34 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 129 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$240 across 2 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)
- 3705 Latrobe Dr Ste 350Charlotte, NC 28211-4823Phone: (042) 660-2327Fax: (704) 312-9565
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-09
- Last updated
- 2025-08-05
- Certified
- 2025-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Whitesell's NPI number?
- Melanie Whitesell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245825439, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Whitesell's specialty?
- Melanie Whitesell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Whitesell located?
- Melanie Whitesell's practice location on file with NPPES is 3705 Latrobe Dr Ste 350, Charlotte, NC 28211-4823.
- What is Melanie Whitesell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Whitesell is (704) 266-0232.
- Does Melanie Whitesell accept Medicare?
- Melanie Whitesell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Whitesell's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Whitesell's NPI (1245825439) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.