Melinda Preston, N.P.
NPI 1285617449 · Nurse Practitioner · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Preston, N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1285617449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285617449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP0004 (AZ)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 133 | 29 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 132 | 31 |
| Lamotrigine | 119 | 25 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 89 | 22 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 84 | 15 |
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 67 | — |
| Diazepam | 55 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,420 across 68 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
- 2005-11-22
- Last updated
- 2011-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Preston's NPI number?
- Melinda Preston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285617449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Preston's specialty?
- Melinda Preston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Preston located?
- Melinda Preston's practice location on file with NPPES is 16601 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032-3345.
- What is Melinda Preston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Preston is (480) 251-8689.
- Does Melinda Preston accept Medicare?
- Melinda Preston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Preston's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Preston's NPI (1285617449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.