Violetta Melkum, FNP-C
NPI 1730849845 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Violetta Melkum, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1730849845).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730849845
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F11210503 (AZ)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
960 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 | 681 | $105 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 133 | $195 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $137 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 26 | $61 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 24 | $81 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 185 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 164 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 147 | 37 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 87 | 17 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 86 | 40 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 85 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,569 across 45 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
- 2021-12-30
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Violetta Melkum's NPI number?
- Violetta Melkum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730849845, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Violetta Melkum's specialty?
- Violetta Melkum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Violetta Melkum located?
- Violetta Melkum's practice location on file with NPPES is 8763 E Bell Rd Ste 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1318.
- What is Violetta Melkum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Violetta Melkum is (480) 927-3800.
- Does Violetta Melkum accept Medicare?
- Violetta Melkum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Violetta Melkum's NPI active?
- Yes — Violetta Melkum's NPI (1730849845) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.