Melissa Dodson, NP
NPI 1306204698 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Dodson, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1306204698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306204698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95002906 (CA)
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
10 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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 168 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 128 | 38 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 124 | 29 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 118 | 38 |
| Levetiracetam | 92 | 27 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 76 | 26 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 75 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,672 across 65 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
- 2016-02-02
- Last updated
- 2022-05-13
- Certified
- 2022-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Dodson's NPI number?
- Melissa Dodson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306204698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Dodson's specialty?
- Melissa Dodson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Dodson located?
- Melissa Dodson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3747 Worsham Ave Ste 100, Long Beach, CA 90808-1734.
- What is Melissa Dodson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Dodson is (562) 430-4513.
- Does Melissa Dodson accept Medicare?
- Melissa Dodson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Dodson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Dodson's NPI (1306204698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.