Melissa Ernst, NP-C
NPI 1649637174 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Garner, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Ernst, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Garner, NC (NPI 1649637174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649637174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5008330 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
246 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 123 | $102 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 33 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $73 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 29 | $104 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 16 | $2 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 186 | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 176 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 129 | 35 |
| Metformin Hcl | 90 | 27 |
| Glipizidebrand: Glipizide Er | 83 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 78 | 25 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$273 across 13 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
- 2016-01-28
- Last updated
- 2024-08-13
- Certified
- 2024-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Ernst's NPI number?
- Melissa Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649637174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Ernst's specialty?
- Melissa Ernst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Ernst located?
- Melissa Ernst's practice location on file with NPPES is 5156 Nc Highway 42 W, Garner, NC 27529-8417.
- What is Melissa Ernst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Ernst is (919) 329-5000.
- Does Melissa Ernst accept Medicare?
- Melissa Ernst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Ernst's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Ernst's NPI (1649637174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.