Melinda Justice, APRN, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1972232593 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Justice, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1972232593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972232593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 219617 (AR)
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 tenure33% of score
4 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 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 155 | 24 |
| Clonazepam | 151 | 24 |
| Alprazolam | 128 | 20 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 116 | 19 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 71 | 14 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 68 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$527 across 29 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
- 2022-06-08
- Last updated
- 2025-01-15
- Certified
- 2025-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Justice's NPI number?
- Melinda Justice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972232593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Justice's specialty?
- Melinda Justice is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Justice located?
- Melinda Justice's practice location on file with NPPES is 2120 S L St, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5242.
- What is Melinda Justice's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Justice is (479) 522-5050.
- Does Melinda Justice accept Medicare?
- Melinda Justice is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Justice's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Justice's NPI (1972232593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.