Melissa Cousins, FNP
NPI 1396821724 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Anderson, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Cousins, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Anderson, IN (NPI 1396821724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396821724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5004311 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 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 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 396 | 56 |
| Omeprazole | 258 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 173 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 137 | 15 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 126 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 122 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$375 across 20 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
- 2006-10-27
- Last updated
- 2025-07-02
- Certified
- 2025-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Cousins's NPI number?
- Melissa Cousins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396821724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Cousins's specialty?
- Melissa Cousins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Cousins located?
- Melissa Cousins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2009 Brown St, Anderson, IN 46016-4216.
- What is Melissa Cousins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Cousins is (317) 574-1254.
- Does Melissa Cousins accept Medicare?
- Melissa Cousins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Cousins's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Cousins's NPI (1396821724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.