Melissa Hutsell, APRN CNP
NPI 1659086502 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fayetteville, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hutsell, APRN CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fayetteville, AR (NPI 1659086502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659086502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 120194 (AR)
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 tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
376 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $69 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 84 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 55 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 52 | $85 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 27 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 78 | 75 |
| Azithromycin | 70 | 68 |
| Prednisone | 67 | 65 |
| Cephalexin | 66 | 66 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 43 | 33 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 39 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Custer StPrairie Grove, AR 72753-3165Phone: (803) 460-2342
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-01-16
- Last updated
- 2023-10-08
- Certified
- 2023-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hutsell's NPI number?
- Melissa Hutsell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659086502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hutsell's specialty?
- Melissa Hutsell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Hutsell located?
- Melissa Hutsell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2907 E Joyce Blvd Ste 5, Fayetteville, AR 72703-5390.
- What is Melissa Hutsell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hutsell is (479) 841-7795.
- Does Melissa Hutsell accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hutsell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hutsell's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hutsell's NPI (1659086502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.