Melissa Carlton, FNP-C
NPI 1427086743 · Nurse Practitioner · Lenoir, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Carlton, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1427086743).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427086743
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201673 (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
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
338 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 | 169 | $77 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 80 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $52 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 18 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$103 (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 · 184 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 349 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 321 | 87 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 279 | 88 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 267 | 48 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 263 | 74 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 248 | 72 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,179 across 89 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
- 2006-06-28
- Last updated
- 2021-03-18
- Certified
- 2021-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Carlton's NPI number?
- Melissa Carlton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427086743, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Carlton's specialty?
- Melissa Carlton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Carlton located?
- Melissa Carlton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2651 Morganton Blvd Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645-8183.
- What is Melissa Carlton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Carlton is (828) 759-2000.
- Does Melissa Carlton accept Medicare?
- Melissa Carlton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Carlton's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Carlton's NPI (1427086743) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.