Melissa Ward, CRNP
NPI 1851373344 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Athens, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Ward, CRNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Athens, AL (NPI 1851373344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851373344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-083717 (AL)
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
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
1,038 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 201 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 188 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 184 | $99 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 105 | $11 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 59 | $14 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 347 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 275 | 43 |
| Metformin Hcl | 219 | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 211 | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 185 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 182 | 44 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 176 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$157 across 3 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
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2020-06-13
- Certified
- 2020-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Ward's NPI number?
- Melissa Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851373344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Ward's specialty?
- Melissa Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Ward located?
- Melissa Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 710 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611-1508.
- What is Melissa Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Ward is (256) 800-2105.
- Does Melissa Ward accept Medicare?
- Melissa Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Ward's NPI (1851373344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.