Melissa Breaux, FNP-C
NPI 1497000657 · Nurse Practitioner · Opelousas, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Breaux, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Opelousas, LA (NPI 1497000657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497000657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN063199/AP06875 (LA)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,495 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 903 | $80 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 519 | $55 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 43 | $113 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99315 | 19 | $60 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 11 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$113 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 94 | 13 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 78 | 21 |
| Furosemide | 68 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 40 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 39 | 13 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 35 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-13
- Last updated
- 2013-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Breaux's NPI number?
- Melissa Breaux's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497000657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Breaux's specialty?
- Melissa Breaux is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Breaux located?
- Melissa Breaux's practice location on file with NPPES is 1233 Wayne Gilmore Circle, Opelousas, LA 70570-6405.
- What is Melissa Breaux's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Breaux is (337) 407-1955.
- Does Melissa Breaux accept Medicare?
- Melissa Breaux is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Breaux's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Breaux's NPI (1497000657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.