Melinda Nightingale, APRN
NPI 1255961827 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Madisonville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Nightingale, APRN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Madisonville, KY (NPI 1255961827).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255961827
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3014222 (KY)
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 tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 88 | 17 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 70 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 68 | — |
| Alprazolam | 57 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 52 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 45 | — |
| Diazepam | 45 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 4 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 (2)
- 506 Hopkinsville StGreenville, KY 42345-1104Phone: (270) 338-5211Fax: (270) 338-1624
- 1350 US Highway 62 WPrinceton, KY 42445-6106Phone: (270) 365-2008Fax: (270) 365-2009
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-01-22
- Last updated
- 2020-01-22
- Certified
- 2020-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Nightingale's NPI number?
- Melinda Nightingale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255961827, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Nightingale's specialty?
- Melinda Nightingale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Nightingale located?
- Melinda Nightingale's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Clinic Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431-1661.
- What is Melinda Nightingale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Nightingale is (270) 821-8874.
- Does Melinda Nightingale accept Medicare?
- Melinda Nightingale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Nightingale's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Nightingale's NPI (1255961827) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.