Melanie Chesnut, APRN
NPI 1578756821 · Nurse Practitioner · Barbourville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Chesnut, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Barbourville, KY (NPI 1578756821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578756821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3005280 (KY)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 215 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 577 | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 463 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 407 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 404 | 76 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 383 | 67 |
| Omeprazole | 340 | 59 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,588 across 153 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3504 West Cumberland AvenueMiddlesboro, KY 40965-2612Phone: (606) 248-0737Fax: (606) 248-0739
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-21
- Last updated
- 2022-04-27
- Certified
- 2022-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Chesnut's NPI number?
- Melanie Chesnut's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578756821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Chesnut's specialty?
- Melanie Chesnut is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Chesnut located?
- Melanie Chesnut's practice location on file with NPPES is 80 Hospital Dr Ste 2, Barbourville, KY 40906-7363.
- What is Melanie Chesnut's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Chesnut is (606) 545-4460.
- Does Melanie Chesnut accept Medicare?
- Melanie Chesnut is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Chesnut's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Chesnut's NPI (1578756821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.