Melinda Allen-Cullins, MD
NPI 1417014440 · Family Medicine Physician · Caney, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Allen-Cullins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Caney, KS (NPI 1417014440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417014440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24578 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
252 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 158 | $66 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 54 | $112 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 27 | $39 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 13 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $39–$163 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 33 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 15 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 14 | 12 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 13 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | — |
| Valbenazine Tosylatebrand: Ingrezza | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-02
- Last updated
- 2011-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Allen-Cullins's NPI number?
- Melinda Allen-Cullins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417014440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Allen-Cullins's specialty?
- Melinda Allen-Cullins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Allen-Cullins located?
- Melinda Allen-Cullins's practice location on file with NPPES is 218 W 4th, Caney, KS 67333-1462.
- What is Melinda Allen-Cullins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Allen-Cullins is (620) 879-2182.
- Does Melinda Allen-Cullins accept Medicare?
- Melinda Allen-Cullins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Allen-Cullins's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Allen-Cullins's NPI (1417014440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.