Melinda Silver, ARNP
NPI 1548579824 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Cedar Rapids, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Silver, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Cedar Rapids, IA (NPI 1548579824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548579824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A105909 (IA)
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
15 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 88 | 82 |
| Prednisone | 87 | 85 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 83 | 80 |
| Amoxicillin | 39 | 39 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 33 | 30 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 18 | 16 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 18 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 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
- 2010-10-04
- Last updated
- 2010-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Silver's NPI number?
- Melinda Silver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548579824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Silver's specialty?
- Melinda Silver is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Silver located?
- Melinda Silver's practice location on file with NPPES is 1026 a Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5036.
- What is Melinda Silver's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Silver is (319) 369-7105.
- Does Melinda Silver accept Medicare?
- Melinda Silver is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Silver's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Silver's NPI (1548579824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.