Melissa Shands, FNP-BC
NPI 1417308362 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Perryville, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Shands, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Perryville, MO (NPI 1417308362).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417308362
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2016020300 (MO)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 49 | 42 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 33 | 30 |
| Cefdinir | 20 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 16 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 18 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 16 | 14 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 212 Hospital Ln Ste 101aPerryville, MO 63775-4204Phone: (573) 547-7888
- 1508 Edgemont BlvdPerryville, MO 63775-1231Phone: (573) 768-3220
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-22
- Last updated
- 2025-04-01
- Certified
- 2025-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Shands's NPI number?
- Melissa Shands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417308362, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Shands's specialty?
- Melissa Shands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Shands located?
- Melissa Shands's practice location on file with NPPES is 212 Hospital Ln Ste 202, Perryville, MO 63775-4204.
- What is Melissa Shands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Shands is (573) 768-3449.
- Does Melissa Shands accept Medicare?
- Melissa Shands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Shands's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Shands's NPI (1417308362) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.