Melissa Hardesty, APN
NPI 1518513605 · Nurse Practitioner · Normal, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hardesty, APN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Normal, IL (NPI 1518513605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518513605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209019822 (IL)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
411 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 | 163 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 132 | $72 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 31 | $14 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 24 | $49 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 20 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Strep (streptococcus, Group A), Amplified Probe Technique |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 224 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 151 | 45 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 149 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 130 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 127 | 33 |
| Simvastatin | 123 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$131 across 6 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
- 2019-08-14
- Last updated
- 2019-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hardesty's NPI number?
- Melissa Hardesty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518513605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hardesty's specialty?
- Melissa Hardesty is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Hardesty located?
- Melissa Hardesty's practice location on file with NPPES is 2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 110, Normal, IL 61761-6286.
- What is Melissa Hardesty's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hardesty is (309) 661-6290.
- Does Melissa Hardesty accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hardesty is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hardesty's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hardesty's NPI (1518513605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.