Melinda Harpster, CNP
NPI 1538436407 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ashland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Harpster, CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ashland, OH (NPI 1538436407).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538436407
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- COA.12945-NP (OH)
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
14 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
435 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 204 | $85 |
| 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 | 159 | $14 |
| Counseling Visit to Discuss Need for Lung Cancer Screening Using Low Dose Ct Scan (ldct) (service Is for Eligibility Determination and Shared Decision Making)G0296 | 56 | $21 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$121 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 48 | 26 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 20 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 18 | — |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 15 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-11-21
- Last updated
- 2020-11-30
- Certified
- 2020-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Harpster's NPI number?
- Melinda Harpster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538436407, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Harpster's specialty?
- Melinda Harpster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Harpster located?
- Melinda Harpster's practice location on file with NPPES is 2111 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH 44805-3547.
- What is Melinda Harpster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Harpster is (419) 281-5575.
- Does Melinda Harpster accept Medicare?
- Melinda Harpster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Harpster's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Harpster's NPI (1538436407) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.