Melinda Rusnack
NPI 1720717663 · Physician Assistant · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Rusnack is a Physician Assistant provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1720717663).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720717663
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-12530 (NC)
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
302 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $101 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 45 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 100 | 44 |
| Omeprazole | 69 | 25 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 51 | 18 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 46 | 45 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 28 | 12 |
| Famotidine | 25 | 12 |
| Lubiprostone | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,696 across 94 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)
- 4350 US 421 SLillington, NC 27546-6760Phone: (910) 893-1210
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-06-07
- Last updated
- 2022-10-21
- Certified
- 2022-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Rusnack's NPI number?
- Melinda Rusnack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720717663, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Rusnack's specialty?
- Melinda Rusnack is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Rusnack located?
- Melinda Rusnack's practice location on file with NPPES is 507 N Brightleaf Blvd Ste 202, Smithfield, NC 27577-4405.
- What is Melinda Rusnack's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Rusnack is (919) 791-2040.
- Does Melinda Rusnack accept Medicare?
- Melinda Rusnack is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Rusnack's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Rusnack's NPI (1720717663) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.