Melinda Ament, FNP
NPI 1962588525 · Nurse Practitioner · Watertown, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Ament, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Watertown, MN (NPI 1962588525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962588525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R 147016 3 (MN)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
398 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $103 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 66 | $9 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 50 | $90 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 47 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $74 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 159 | 38 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 100 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 80 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 69 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 61 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3 Century Ave SeHutchinson, MN 55350-3108Phone: (320) 587-2020Fax: (320) 234-3295
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-27
- Last updated
- 2019-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Ament's NPI number?
- Melinda Ament's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962588525, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Ament's specialty?
- Melinda Ament is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Ament located?
- Melinda Ament's practice location on file with NPPES is 204 Lewis Ave S, Watertown, MN 55388.
- What is Melinda Ament's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Ament is (952) 955-1963.
- Does Melinda Ament accept Medicare?
- Melinda Ament is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Ament's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Ament's NPI (1962588525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.