Melinda Kozma, ACNP
NPI 1821272899 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Carlsbad, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Kozma, ACNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Carlsbad, NM (NPI 1821272899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821272899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ACNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CNP-03393 (NM)
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
18 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
1,016 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 352 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 269 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 215 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 53 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 149 | 51 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 145 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 133 | 53 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 127 | 38 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 123 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 105 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 1 record (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
- 2007-12-26
- Last updated
- 2026-01-27
- Certified
- 2026-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Kozma's NPI number?
- Melinda Kozma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821272899, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Kozma's specialty?
- Melinda Kozma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Kozma located?
- Melinda Kozma's practice location on file with NPPES is 1619 Skyline Cir Ste a, Carlsbad, NM 88220-9842.
- What is Melinda Kozma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Kozma is (575) 941-4400.
- Does Melinda Kozma accept Medicare?
- Melinda Kozma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Kozma's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Kozma's NPI (1821272899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.