Melissa Velasco, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1326736414 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Velasco, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1326736414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326736414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3018736 (KY)
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
3 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
82 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 | 82 | $97 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$97 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 52 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 46 | 15 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 38 | — |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 36 | 11 |
| Clonazepam | 33 | — |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,675 across 66 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
- 2023-04-26
- Last updated
- 2023-04-26
- Certified
- 2023-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Velasco's NPI number?
- Melissa Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326736414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Velasco's specialty?
- Melissa Velasco 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 Velasco located?
- Melissa Velasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 4010 Dupont Cir Ste 202, Louisville, KY 40207-4847.
- What is Melissa Velasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Velasco is (502) 329-3011.
- Does Melissa Velasco accept Medicare?
- Melissa Velasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Velasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Velasco's NPI (1326736414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.