Melissa Brands, APRN-NP
NPI 1518303957 · Nurse Practitioner · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Brands, APRN-NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1518303957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518303957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN-NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1115234 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
62 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 | 33 | $97 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 29 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$97 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 61 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 37 | 19 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 34 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 27 | — |
| Flecainide Acetate | 21 | 13 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 105 S Dixie DrHaines City, FL 33844-2844Phone: (863) 421-1190Fax: (863) 422-7393
- 3240 S Florida Ave Ste 105Lakeland, FL 33803-4574Phone: (863) 646-4000Fax: (863) 644-2857
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-13
- Last updated
- 2026-05-15
- Certified
- 2026-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Brands's NPI number?
- Melissa Brands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518303957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Brands's specialty?
- Melissa Brands is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Brands located?
- Melissa Brands's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202-3841.
- What is Melissa Brands's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Brands is (502) 581-1951.
- Does Melissa Brands accept Medicare?
- Melissa Brands is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Brands's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Brands's NPI (1518303957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.