Melissa Dest, APRN
NPI 1578018776 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · West Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Dest, APRN is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in West Haven, CT (NPI 1578018776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578018776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 6671 (CT)
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
9 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
439 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 210 | $109 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 104 | $66 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 52 | $159 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 36 | $39 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 24 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 77 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 51 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 | 26 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 41 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 38 | 29 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-18
- Last updated
- 2024-08-14
- Certified
- 2024-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Dest's NPI number?
- Melissa Dest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578018776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Dest's specialty?
- Melissa Dest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Dest located?
- Melissa Dest's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Cellini Pl Ste 102, West Haven, CT 06516-1666.
- What is Melissa Dest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Dest is (203) 932-6481.
- Does Melissa Dest accept Medicare?
- Melissa Dest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Dest's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Dest's NPI (1578018776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.