Melissa Ritchie
NPI 1477212231 · Family Nurse Practitioner · La Porte, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Ritchie is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in La Porte, IN (NPI 1477212231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477212231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71012005A (IN)
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 tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
346 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 105 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 49 | $88 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 37 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 28 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 28 | $128 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 46 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 46 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 28 |
| Fluconazole | 24 | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 15 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 15 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1805 Calumet AveValparaiso, IN 46383-3130Phone: (219) 464-2141
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-12-09
- Last updated
- 2023-12-22
- Certified
- 2023-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Ritchie's NPI number?
- Melissa Ritchie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477212231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Ritchie's specialty?
- Melissa Ritchie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Ritchie located?
- Melissa Ritchie's practice location on file with NPPES is 1320 W State Road 2, La Porte, IN 46350-4666.
- What is Melissa Ritchie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Ritchie is (219) 727-6431.
- Does Melissa Ritchie accept Medicare?
- Melissa Ritchie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Ritchie's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Ritchie's NPI (1477212231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.