Melissa Rivera, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1316592512 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Rivera, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1316592512).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316592512
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP142578 (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
6 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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 214 | 68 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 135 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 115 | 45 |
| Topiramate | 87 | 29 |
| Clozapine | 81 | — |
| Olanzapine | 72 | 23 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 66 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,525 across 18 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
- 2019-08-05
- Last updated
- 2026-06-01
- Certified
- 2026-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Rivera's NPI number?
- Melissa Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316592512, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Rivera's specialty?
- Melissa Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Rivera located?
- Melissa Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is 7838 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055-3621.
- What is Melissa Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Rivera is (888) 478-8432.
- Does Melissa Rivera accept Medicare?
- Melissa Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Rivera's NPI (1316592512) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.