Melinda Rhea, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC
NPI 1487100327 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Rhea, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1487100327).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487100327
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 62902 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
41 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 22 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$70 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 38 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 | — |
| Meloxicam | 33 | — |
| Lisinopril | 27 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | — |
| Furosemide | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$163 across 7 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 (1)
- 1263 Lake Plaza Dr Ste 230Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3512Phone: (719) 776-3300Fax: (719) 776-3329
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-31
- Last updated
- 2025-12-30
- Certified
- 2025-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Rhea's NPI number?
- Melinda Rhea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487100327, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Rhea's specialty?
- Melinda Rhea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Rhea located?
- Melinda Rhea's practice location on file with NPPES is 7001 a St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68510-4205.
- What is Melinda Rhea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Rhea is (140) 277-0456.
- Does Melinda Rhea accept Medicare?
- Melinda Rhea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Rhea's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Rhea's NPI (1487100327) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.