Melissa Eppinger, MD
NPI 1689256505 · Family Medicine Physician · Verona, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Eppinger, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Verona, NJ (NPI 1689256505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689256505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA12397200 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 40 | 13 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 31 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 30 | 12 |
| Omeprazole | 30 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2021-04-21
- Last updated
- 2025-04-16
- Certified
- 2025-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Eppinger's NPI number?
- Melissa Eppinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689256505, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Eppinger's specialty?
- Melissa Eppinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Eppinger located?
- Melissa Eppinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 271 Grove Ave Ste a, Verona, NJ 07044-1731.
- What is Melissa Eppinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Eppinger is (973) 239-2600.
- Does Melissa Eppinger accept Medicare?
- Melissa Eppinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Eppinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Eppinger's NPI (1689256505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.