Melinda Strickland, APRN
NPI 1760466072 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Strickland, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1760466072).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760466072
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 03771 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
146 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 | 56 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$132 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 137 | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 121 | 53 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 119 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 102 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 79 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 30 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 across 3 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 (2)
- 4345 Nelson Rd Ste 201Lake Charles, LA 70605-4183Phone: (337) 494-6800Fax: (337) 494-6761
- 2770 3rd Ave Ste 300Lake Charles, LA 70601-8994Phone: (337) 494-6800Fax: (337) 494-6811
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2022-04-28
- Certified
- 2022-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Strickland's NPI number?
- Melinda Strickland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760466072, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Strickland's specialty?
- Melinda Strickland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Strickland located?
- Melinda Strickland's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 1, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8977.
- What is Melinda Strickland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Strickland is (337) 494-6800.
- Does Melinda Strickland accept Medicare?
- Melinda Strickland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Strickland's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Strickland's NPI (1760466072) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.