Melanie Barnes, MD
NPI 1912585266 · Family Medicine Physician · Chewelah, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Barnes, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chewelah, WA (NPI 1912585266).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912585266
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD61579350 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 50 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 49 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 44 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 31 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 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
- 2021-03-30
- Last updated
- 2024-07-29
- Certified
- 2024-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Barnes's NPI number?
- Melanie Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912585266, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Barnes's specialty?
- Melanie Barnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Barnes located?
- Melanie Barnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 W South Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109-9684.
- What is Melanie Barnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Barnes is (509) 935-8111.
- Does Melanie Barnes accept Medicare?
- Melanie Barnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Barnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Barnes's NPI (1912585266) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.