Melissa Baker, APN-BC
NPI 1649439993 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Baker, APN-BC is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Hackensack, NJ (NPI 1649439993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649439993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26NJ00158800 (NJ)
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
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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 199 | 50 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 86 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 56 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 46 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 44 | — |
| Atovaquone | 43 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$146 across 9 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
- 2008-06-03
- Last updated
- 2011-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Baker's NPI number?
- Melissa Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649439993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Baker's specialty?
- Melissa Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Baker located?
- Melissa Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 92 2nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601-2105.
- What is Melissa Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Baker is (201) 996-5900.
- Does Melissa Baker accept Medicare?
- Melissa Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Baker's NPI (1649439993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.