Melani Craig, FNP-C
NPI 1710549639 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ruston, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melani Craig, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ruston, LA (NPI 1710549639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710549639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 206940 (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
6 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 13 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 27 | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 27 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 25 | 11 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 5 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
- 2019-07-01
- Last updated
- 2019-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melani Craig's NPI number?
- Melani Craig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710549639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melani Craig's specialty?
- Melani Craig is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melani Craig located?
- Melani Craig's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270-5834.
- What is Melani Craig's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melani Craig is (318) 224-7190.
- Does Melani Craig accept Medicare?
- Melani Craig is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melani Craig's NPI active?
- Yes — Melani Craig's NPI (1710549639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.