Melissa John, APRN, CNP
NPI 1609177674 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa John, APRN, CNP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Fargo, ND (NPI 1609177674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609177674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9842 (MN)
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 tenure38% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
4 documented practice locations
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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 25 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 16 | — |
| Prednisone | 15 | — |
| Lorazepam | 13 | 11 |
| Torsemide | 13 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 12 | — |
| Glycopyrrolate | 11 | 11 |
| Valproic Acid | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1111 Highway 10 EDetroit Lakes, MN 56501-4215Phone: (701) 356-1500Fax: (701) 356-1596
- 1027 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501-3409Phone: (218) 844-2347
- 1701 38th St S Ste 101Fargo, ND 58103-4499Phone: (701) 356-1500Fax: (701) 356-1598
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-11-08
- Last updated
- 2025-08-05
- Certified
- 2025-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa John's NPI number?
- Melissa John's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609177674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa John's specialty?
- Melissa John is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa John located?
- Melissa John's practice location on file with NPPES is 1702 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103-4940.
- What is Melissa John's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa John is (701) 364-8900.
- Does Melissa John accept Medicare?
- Melissa John is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa John's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa John's NPI (1609177674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.