Melissa Buss, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1487088274 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Staples, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Buss, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Staples, MN (NPI 1487088274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487088274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1930 (MN)
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 tenure38% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 403 | 40 |
| Aripiprazole | 375 | 52 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 349 | 47 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 311 | 40 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 241 | 42 |
| Lorazepam | 225 | 40 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-08-28
- Last updated
- 2024-02-23
- Certified
- 2024-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Buss's NPI number?
- Melissa Buss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487088274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Buss's specialty?
- Melissa Buss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Buss located?
- Melissa Buss's practice location on file with NPPES is 49725 County 83, Staples, MN 56479-5280.
- What is Melissa Buss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Buss is (218) 894-1515.
- Does Melissa Buss accept Medicare?
- Melissa Buss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Buss's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Buss's NPI (1487088274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.