Melissa Edwards
NPI 1578073680 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Decatur, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Edwards is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Decatur, IL (NPI 1578073680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578073680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209.016849 (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
8 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
880 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 | 369 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $76 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 139 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 48 | $2 |
| 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 | 45 | $14 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 | 91 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 194 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 179 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 171 | 48 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 87 | 23 |
| Omeprazole | 85 | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,124 across 66 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
- 2017-10-03
- Last updated
- 2017-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Edwards's NPI number?
- Melissa Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578073680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Edwards's specialty?
- Melissa Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Edwards located?
- Melissa Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 2965 N Main St Ste F, Decatur, IL 62526-4392.
- What is Melissa Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Edwards is (217) 875-7847.
- Does Melissa Edwards accept Medicare?
- Melissa Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Edwards's NPI (1578073680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.