Melissa Nocella-Thakkar, RPA-C
NPI 1518086222 · Physician Assistant · Smithtown, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Nocella-Thakkar, RPA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Smithtown, NY (NPI 1518086222).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518086222
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 008863 (NY)
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 343 | 46 |
| Gabapentin | 198 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 189 | 31 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 158 | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 137 | 36 |
| Meloxicam | 120 | 37 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-27
- Last updated
- 2013-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's NPI number?
- Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518086222, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's specialty?
- Melissa Nocella-Thakkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Nocella-Thakkar located?
- Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 290 E Main St, Smithtown, NY 11787-2916.
- What is Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Nocella-Thakkar is (631) 361-4802.
- Does Melissa Nocella-Thakkar accept Medicare?
- Melissa Nocella-Thakkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Nocella-Thakkar's NPI (1518086222) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.