Melissa Forkner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1598473621 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Adel, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Forkner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Adel, IA (NPI 1598473621).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598473621
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A171841 (IA)
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
3 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
2,220 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 Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 855 | $60 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 489 | $58 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 330 | $120 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 320 | $146 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 59 | $100 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 291 | 44 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 201 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 187 | 26 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 125 | 30 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 123 | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 104 | 21 |
| Memantine Hcl | 84 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-11-08
- Last updated
- 2024-04-08
- Certified
- 2024-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Forkner's NPI number?
- Melissa Forkner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598473621, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Forkner's specialty?
- Melissa Forkner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Forkner located?
- Melissa Forkner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1919 Greene St, Adel, IA 50003-1636.
- What is Melissa Forkner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Forkner is (515) 993-4511.
- Does Melissa Forkner accept Medicare?
- Melissa Forkner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Forkner's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Forkner's NPI (1598473621) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.