Melanie Murchison
NPI 1487181681 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Killeen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Murchison is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Killeen, TX (NPI 1487181681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487181681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP134238 (TX)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
143 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 | 114 | $103 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 29 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 335 | 129 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 259 | 75 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 133 | 57 |
| Methocarbamol | 120 | 48 |
| Meloxicam | 64 | 28 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 54 | 22 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 54 | 22 |
| Baclofen | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,385 across 118 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 (6)
- 4351 Ridgemont Dr Ste aAbilene, TX 79606-8747Phone: (254) 245-9175
- 120 S Park Dr Ste aBrownwood, TX 76801-5958Phone: (254) 245-9175
- 207 W Avenue ELampasas, TX 76550-1820Phone: (254) 245-9175
- 710 E 6th StOdessa, TX 79761-4655Phone: (254) 245-9175
- 5244 S 31st StTemple, TX 76502-3513Phone: (254) 245-9175
- 205 Woodhew Dr Ste 220Waco, TX 76712-6679Phone: (254) 245-9175
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-18
- Last updated
- 2025-01-20
- Certified
- 2025-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Murchison's NPI number?
- Melanie Murchison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487181681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Murchison's specialty?
- Melanie Murchison is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Murchison located?
- Melanie Murchison's practice location on file with NPPES is 3800 S W S Young Dr Ste 201, Killeen, TX 76542-3340.
- What is Melanie Murchison's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Murchison is (254) 245-9175.
- Does Melanie Murchison accept Medicare?
- Melanie Murchison is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Murchison's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Murchison's NPI (1487181681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.