Melinda Cherrington
NPI 1801156633 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Cherrington is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1801156633).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801156633
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2011037430 (MO)
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
14 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
522 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 | 118 | $54 |
| Simple Change of Bladder Tube51705 | 88 | $41 |
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 | 68 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $80 |
| Complicated Insertion of Bladder Tube51703 | 48 | $63 |
| Simple Bladder Irrigation And/Or Instillation51700 | 32 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 435 | 117 |
| Finasteride | 375 | 90 |
| Trospium Chloride | 171 | 39 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 164 | 45 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 127 | 30 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 95 | 25 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$794 across 46 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
- 2012-05-27
- Last updated
- 2019-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Cherrington's NPI number?
- Melinda Cherrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801156633, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Cherrington's specialty?
- Melinda Cherrington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Cherrington located?
- Melinda Cherrington's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212-0001.
- What is Melinda Cherrington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Cherrington is (573) 884-1995.
- Does Melinda Cherrington accept Medicare?
- Melinda Cherrington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Cherrington's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Cherrington's NPI (1801156633) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.