Melanie Nuss, APRN
NPI 1710916978 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Nuss, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1710916978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710916978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TAP001446 (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 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
530 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 186 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 145 | $72 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 51 | $86 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 44 | $41 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 39 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 128 | 61 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 92 | 36 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 47 | 26 |
| Ketoconazole | 38 | 14 |
| Nystatin | 25 | 11 |
| Fluorouracil | 24 | 18 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 23 | 11 |
| Minoxidil | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,086 across 64 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
- 2006-07-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Nuss's NPI number?
- Melanie Nuss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710916978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Nuss's specialty?
- Melanie Nuss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Nuss located?
- Melanie Nuss's practice location on file with NPPES is 880 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433-5147.
- What is Melanie Nuss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Nuss is (985) 875-9896.
- Does Melanie Nuss accept Medicare?
- Melanie Nuss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Nuss's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Nuss's NPI (1710916978) 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.