Melissa Buell, FNP
NPI 1750713491 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Buell, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1750713491).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750713491
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 729429 (TX)
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 tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 151 | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 111 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 82 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 69 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 52 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 48 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,733 across 85 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
- 2013-08-05
- Last updated
- 2024-12-17
- Certified
- 2024-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Buell's NPI number?
- Melissa Buell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750713491, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Buell's specialty?
- Melissa Buell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Buell located?
- Melissa Buell's practice location on file with NPPES is 16902 Southwest Fwy Ste 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479.
- What is Melissa Buell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Buell is (281) 565-2800.
- Does Melissa Buell accept Medicare?
- Melissa Buell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Buell's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Buell's NPI (1750713491) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.