Melissa Cole, NP
NPI 1578972667 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Cole, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1578972667).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578972667
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5007002 (NC)
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
11 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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 583 | 135 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 554 | 124 |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca | 501 | 95 |
| Buprenorphine | 385 | 64 |
| Pregabalin | 279 | 80 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 222 | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,660 across 58 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
- 2014-08-04
- Last updated
- 2025-11-04
- Certified
- 2025-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Cole's NPI number?
- Melissa Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578972667, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Cole's specialty?
- Melissa Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Cole located?
- Melissa Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 145 Kimel Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6984.
- What is Melissa Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Cole is (336) 765-6181.
- Does Melissa Cole accept Medicare?
- Melissa Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Cole's NPI (1578972667) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.