Melinda Arias, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1720688369 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Arias, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1720688369).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720688369
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RN148487 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 111 | 22 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 80 | 19 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 61 | 15 |
| Aripiprazole | 47 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 43 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 42 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 40 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9172 S Houghton Rd Ste 130Tucson, AZ 85747-9748Phone: (520) 779-4195
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-10-30
- Last updated
- 2025-03-03
- Certified
- 2025-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Arias's NPI number?
- Melinda Arias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720688369, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Arias's specialty?
- Melinda Arias is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Arias located?
- Melinda Arias's practice location on file with NPPES is 839 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745-2819.
- What is Melinda Arias's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Arias is (520) 670-3909.
- Does Melinda Arias accept Medicare?
- Melinda Arias is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Arias's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Arias's NPI (1720688369) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.