Melinda Abbring, FNP-BC
NPI 1790208197 · Family Nurse Practitioner · East Chicago, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Abbring, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in East Chicago, IN (NPI 1790208197).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790208197
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 28193521A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
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
8 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
126 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 | 47 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $60 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 38 | $226 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$226 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 169 | 44 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 92 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 68 | 25 |
| Calcitriol | 53 | 16 |
| Sevelamer Carbonatebrand: Renvela | 44 | — |
| Carvedilol | 44 | 18 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 35 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,782 across 75 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
- 2017-07-18
- Last updated
- 2022-12-02
- Certified
- 2022-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Abbring's NPI number?
- Melinda Abbring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790208197, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Abbring's specialty?
- Melinda Abbring is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Abbring located?
- Melinda Abbring's practice location on file with NPPES is 4320 Fir St Unit 417, East Chicago, IN 46312-3078.
- What is Melinda Abbring's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Abbring is (219) 791-1555.
- Does Melinda Abbring accept Medicare?
- Melinda Abbring is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Abbring's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Abbring's NPI (1790208197) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.