Melanie Chipman, FNP
NPI 1306226923 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Chipman, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1306226923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306226923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP128276 (TX)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 76 | 35 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 52 | 34 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 46 | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 42 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 33 | 22 |
| Carvedilol | 32 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 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 (2)
- 7121 S Padre Island Dr Ste 300Corpus Christi, TX 78412-4940Phone: (361) 696-6200
- 1290 Fm 43 Ste JCorpus Christi, TX 78415-9701Phone: (361) 238-0015Fax: (361) 826-0651
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-09
- Last updated
- 2024-03-07
- Certified
- 2024-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Chipman's NPI number?
- Melanie Chipman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306226923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Chipman's specialty?
- Melanie Chipman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Chipman located?
- Melanie Chipman's practice location on file with NPPES is 7629 S Staples St Ste 106a, Corpus Christi, TX 78413-5388.
- What is Melanie Chipman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Chipman is (361) 238-0015.
- Does Melanie Chipman accept Medicare?
- Melanie Chipman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Chipman's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Chipman's NPI (1306226923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.