Melanie Hiester, FNP
NPI 1689006256 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Newark, DE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Hiester, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Newark, DE (NPI 1689006256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689006256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LG-0000697 (DE)
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
13 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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 83 | 14 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 74 | 12 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 52 | 11 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 52 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 51 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 46 | — |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,158 across 146 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
- 2013-08-06
- Last updated
- 2015-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Hiester's NPI number?
- Melanie Hiester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689006256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Hiester's specialty?
- Melanie Hiester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Hiester located?
- Melanie Hiester's practice location on file with NPPES is 27 Marrows Rd, Newark, DE 19713-3701.
- What is Melanie Hiester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Hiester is (302) 455-0900.
- Does Melanie Hiester accept Medicare?
- Melanie Hiester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Hiester's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Hiester's NPI (1689006256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.