Melinda Short-Russell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1871789917 · Nurse Practitioner · Clermont, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Short-Russell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Clermont, FL (NPI 1871789917).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871789917
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RN9444048 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 219 | 107 |
| Fluorouracil | 196 | 159 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 164 | 77 |
| Hydrocortisone | 96 | 80 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 93 | 71 |
| Metronidazole | 92 | 60 |
| Calcipotriene | 73 | 55 |
| Mupirocin | 67 | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2007 S Lake Cannon Dr NwWinter Haven, FL 33881-3057Phone: (863) 529-6899Fax: (863) 583-0382
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-21
- Last updated
- 2026-01-30
- Certified
- 2026-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Short-Russell's NPI number?
- Melinda Short-Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871789917, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Short-Russell's specialty?
- Melinda Short-Russell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Short-Russell located?
- Melinda Short-Russell's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 N Highway 27 Ste 1, Clermont, FL 34711-2411.
- What is Melinda Short-Russell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Short-Russell is (352) 243-2544.
- Does Melinda Short-Russell accept Medicare?
- Melinda Short-Russell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Short-Russell's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Short-Russell's NPI (1871789917) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.