Melissa Spears, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1790911469 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Spears, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1790911469).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790911469
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 164427 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
136 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 | 77 | $96 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 43 | $55 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 16 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$140 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 76 | 14 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 53 | — |
| Clonazepam | 46 | 13 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 33 | 11 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er | 31 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,628 across 161 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)
- 208 E Unaka AveJohnson City, TN 37601-4626Phone: (423) 926-0940
- 201 W Springdale AveKnoxville, TN 37917-5158Phone: (865) 329-9173
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-08
- Last updated
- 2025-12-05
- Certified
- 2025-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Spears's NPI number?
- Melissa Spears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790911469, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Spears's specialty?
- Melissa Spears is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Spears located?
- Melissa Spears's practice location on file with NPPES is 408 N Cedar Bluff Rd Ste 305, Knoxville, TN 37923-3648.
- What is Melissa Spears's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Spears is (865) 888-5818.
- Does Melissa Spears accept Medicare?
- Melissa Spears is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Spears's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Spears's NPI (1790911469) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.