Melinda Blankenship, APRN
NPI 1659051738 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Lewis Center, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Blankenship, APRN is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Lewis Center, OH (NPI 1659051738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659051738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN.CNP.0034382 (OH)
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
2 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 70 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 36 |
| Metformin Hcl | 34 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 24 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | 16 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 19 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$206 across 11 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
- 2023-07-24
- Last updated
- 2025-12-09
- Certified
- 2025-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Blankenship's NPI number?
- Melinda Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659051738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Blankenship's specialty?
- Melinda Blankenship is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Blankenship located?
- Melinda Blankenship's practice location on file with NPPES is 474 Skyview Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035-9751.
- What is Melinda Blankenship's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Blankenship is (614) 537-7910.
- Does Melinda Blankenship accept Medicare?
- Melinda Blankenship is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Blankenship's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Blankenship's NPI (1659051738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.