Melissa Marcantel, MSN/AGNP
NPI 1720555188 · Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Marcantel, MSN/AGNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1720555188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720555188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN/AGNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200587 (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
7 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
911 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 374 | $99 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 363 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 89 | $11 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 22 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 21 | $95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 274 | 46 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 235 | 62 |
| Furosemide | 214 | 60 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 211 | 61 |
| Ranolazinebrand: Ranolazine Er | 197 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 166 | 50 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$901 across 51 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
- 2018-10-24
- Last updated
- 2018-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Marcantel's NPI number?
- Melissa Marcantel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720555188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Marcantel's specialty?
- Melissa Marcantel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Marcantel located?
- Melissa Marcantel's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5727.
- What is Melissa Marcantel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Marcantel is (337) 436-3813.
- Does Melissa Marcantel accept Medicare?
- Melissa Marcantel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Marcantel's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Marcantel's NPI (1720555188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.