Melanie Ramsey, ARNP
NPI 1295168797 · Nurse Practitioner · Cedar Rapids, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Ramsey, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Cedar Rapids, IA (NPI 1295168797).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295168797
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A102870 (IA)
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
12 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
2,271 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 | 485 | $106 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 267 | $9 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 242 | $3 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 239 | $5 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 207 | $8 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 179 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 383 | 134 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 346 | 121 |
| Leflunomide | 241 | 69 |
| Prednisone | 240 | 106 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 112 | 36 |
| Gabapentin | 80 | 26 |
| Allopurinol | 77 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 3 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
- 2013-08-20
- Last updated
- 2013-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Ramsey's NPI number?
- Melanie Ramsey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295168797, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Ramsey's specialty?
- Melanie Ramsey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Ramsey located?
- Melanie Ramsey's practice location on file with NPPES is 202 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2414.
- What is Melanie Ramsey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Ramsey is (319) 247-3010.
- Does Melanie Ramsey accept Medicare?
- Melanie Ramsey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Ramsey's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Ramsey's NPI (1295168797) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.