Nicole Melancon, NP
NPI 1285125880 · Nurse Practitioner · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Melancon, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1285125880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285125880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP10039 (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
102 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 33 | $101 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 32 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 24 | $35 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 13 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$101 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 163 | 159 |
| Azithromycin | 65 | 65 |
| Amoxicillin | 56 | 56 |
| Ibuprofen | 47 | 46 |
| Mupirocin | 43 | 41 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 42 | 40 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 33 | 33 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1125 Marguerite StMorgan City, LA 70380Phone: (985) 384-2200Fax: (985) 380-4344
- 34396 Quarter Horse LnWalker, LA 70785-4541Phone: (225) 335-9997
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-21
- Last updated
- 2024-10-01
- Certified
- 2024-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Melancon's NPI number?
- Nicole Melancon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285125880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Melancon's specialty?
- Nicole Melancon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Melancon located?
- Nicole Melancon's practice location on file with NPPES is 73015 La 25, Covington, LA 70435.
- What is Nicole Melancon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Melancon is (985) 400-5370.
- Does Nicole Melancon accept Medicare?
- Nicole Melancon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Melancon's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Melancon's NPI (1285125880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.