Melissa Ducote, NP
NPI 1679889349 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Marksville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Ducote, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Marksville, LA (NPI 1679889349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679889349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP06219 (LA)
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
15 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 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 186 | 45 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 180 | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 152 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 128 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl | 113 | 25 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 113 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 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
- 2010-08-19
- Last updated
- 2017-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Ducote's NPI number?
- Melissa Ducote's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679889349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Ducote's specialty?
- Melissa Ducote is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Ducote located?
- Melissa Ducote's practice location on file with NPPES is 5541 Highway 1, Marksville, LA 71351-2650.
- What is Melissa Ducote's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Ducote is (318) 240-7240.
- Does Melissa Ducote accept Medicare?
- Melissa Ducote is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Ducote's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Ducote's NPI (1679889349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.