Kay Melancon, AGACNP
NPI 1598413049 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kay Melancon, AGACNP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1598413049).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598413049
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGACNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 224418 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
372 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 148 | $62 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 116 | $95 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 55 | $138 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 53 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$138 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 134 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 62 | 23 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 37 | 15 |
| Ticagrelorbrand: Brilinta | 28 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 26 | 13 |
| Amiodarone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$686 across 26 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 (3)
- 4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 410Lafayette, LA 70508-8802Phone: (337) 470-4881Fax: (337) 470-4882
- 4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 401aLafayette, LA 70508-7265Phone: (337) 470-3040Fax: (337) 470-3052
- 1233 Wayne Gilmore Cir Ste 450Opelousas, LA 70570-6405Phone: (337) 942-3006Fax: (337) 942-7744
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-14
- Last updated
- 2025-07-16
- Certified
- 2025-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kay Melancon's NPI number?
- Kay Melancon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598413049, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kay Melancon's specialty?
- Kay Melancon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kay Melancon located?
- Kay Melancon's practice location on file with NPPES is 4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 490, Lafayette, LA 70508-8802.
- What is Kay Melancon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kay Melancon is (337) 470-3980.
- Does Kay Melancon accept Medicare?
- Kay Melancon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kay Melancon's NPI active?
- Yes — Kay Melancon's NPI (1598413049) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.