Melinda Cerra, A.R.N.P.
NPI 1679655013 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Shawnee Mission, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Cerra, A.R.N.P. is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Shawnee Mission, KS (NPI 1679655013).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679655013
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- A.R.N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45187 (KS)
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
19 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
207 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 | 52 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $87 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 25 | $16 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 20 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 32 | 32 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 23 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 18 | 16 |
| Cefdinir | 15 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 across 2 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
- 2006-10-19
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Cerra's NPI number?
- Melinda Cerra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679655013, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Cerra's specialty?
- Melinda Cerra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Cerra located?
- Melinda Cerra's practice location on file with NPPES is 7301 E Frontage Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-1654.
- What is Melinda Cerra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Cerra is (913) 384-4040.
- Does Melinda Cerra accept Medicare?
- Melinda Cerra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Cerra's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Cerra's NPI (1679655013) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.