Melinda Nicholes, FNP-BC
NPI 1942673520 · Family Medicine Physician · Wheeling, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Nicholes, FNP-BC is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Wheeling, WV (NPI 1942673520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942673520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18351 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
652 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 227 | $71 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 87 | $41 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 86 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 41 | $88 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 82 | 78 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 79 | 77 |
| Prednisone | 72 | 70 |
| Methylprednisolone | 40 | 39 |
| Cephalexin | 34 | 34 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 29 | 29 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 24 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$173 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 (2)
- 1175 Newark RdZanesville, OH 43701-2618Phone: (740) 454-0738
- 4812 Maccorkle Ave SwSouth Charleston, WV 25309-1340Phone: (304) 768-3627
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-11-04
- Last updated
- 2024-06-11
- Certified
- 2024-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Nicholes's NPI number?
- Melinda Nicholes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942673520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Nicholes's specialty?
- Melinda Nicholes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Nicholes located?
- Melinda Nicholes's practice location on file with NPPES is 24 Homestead Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003-6638.
- What is Melinda Nicholes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Nicholes is (304) 232-1020.
- Does Melinda Nicholes accept Medicare?
- Melinda Nicholes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Nicholes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Nicholes's NPI (1942673520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.