Melba Brown, CRNP CNS
NPI 1851369458 · Nurse Practitioner · Lima, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melba Brown, CRNP CNS is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Lima, OH (NPI 1851369458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851369458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP CNS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 161468 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
20 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
354 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 160 | $143 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 124 | $99 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 29 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $73 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 13 | $172 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$172 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 44 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 27 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 27 | 27 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 25 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 22 |
| Famotidine | 22 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 across 2 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
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2022-10-15
- Certified
- 2022-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melba Brown's NPI number?
- Melba Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851369458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melba Brown's specialty?
- Melba Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melba Brown located?
- Melba Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 750 W High St, Lima, OH 45801-2969.
- What is Melba Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melba Brown is (419) 227-1359.
- Does Melba Brown accept Medicare?
- Melba Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melba Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Melba Brown's NPI (1851369458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.