Melissa Lunsford, NP-C
NPI 1336598952 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Lunsford, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1336598952).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336598952
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 251213 (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
10 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
1,288 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 303 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 223 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 207 | $72 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 171 | $10 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 117 | $5 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 102 | 63 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 71 | 63 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 69 | 66 |
| Finasteride | 62 | 38 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 57 | 56 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 40 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,178 across 48 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
- 2016-06-04
- Last updated
- 2016-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Lunsford's NPI number?
- Melissa Lunsford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336598952, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Lunsford's specialty?
- Melissa Lunsford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Lunsford located?
- Melissa Lunsford's practice location on file with NPPES is 2800 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-6478.
- What is Melissa Lunsford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Lunsford is (919) 784-7874.
- Does Melissa Lunsford accept Medicare?
- Melissa Lunsford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Lunsford's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Lunsford's NPI (1336598952) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.