Melissa Lawson, ARNP
NPI 1295972859 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Waterloo, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Lawson, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Waterloo, IA (NPI 1295972859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295972859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5004272 (NC)
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
17 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
57 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $51–$76 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | — |
| Clonazepam | 19 | — |
| Prednisone | 19 | 18 |
| Meloxicam | 15 | — |
| Morphine Sulfate | 15 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 13 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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)
- 32405 ArchdaleChapel Hill, NC 27517-8398Phone: (919) 932-5700Fax: (919) 933-6881
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-01-19
- Last updated
- 2023-11-22
- Certified
- 2023-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Lawson's NPI number?
- Melissa Lawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295972859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Lawson's specialty?
- Melissa Lawson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Lawson located?
- Melissa Lawson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2055 Kimball Ave Ste 101, Waterloo, IA 50702-5047.
- What is Melissa Lawson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Lawson is (319) 272-2112.
- Does Melissa Lawson accept Medicare?
- Melissa Lawson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Lawson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Lawson's NPI (1295972859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.