Melissa Welden, APRN
NPI 1508196924 · Nurse Practitioner · La Follette, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Welden, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in La Follette, TN (NPI 1508196924).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508196924
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7645 (TN)
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
16 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
90 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 45 | $95 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 45 | $137 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $95–$137 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 35 | 35 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 30 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 29 |
| Azithromycin | 26 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 26 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 24 |
| Methylprednisolone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-01-07
- Last updated
- 2010-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Welden's NPI number?
- Melissa Welden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508196924, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Welden's specialty?
- Melissa Welden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Welden located?
- Melissa Welden's practice location on file with NPPES is 923 E Central Ave, La Follette, TN 37766-2768.
- What is Melissa Welden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Welden is (423) 907-1404.
- Does Melissa Welden accept Medicare?
- Melissa Welden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Welden's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Welden's NPI (1508196924) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.