Melissa Lynn, MD
NPI 1972598548 · Nephrology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Lynn, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1972598548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972598548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 020492 (LA)
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
20 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 87 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 27 | — |
| Carvedilol | 25 | — |
| Allopurinol | 24 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 21 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2014-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Lynn's NPI number?
- Melissa Lynn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972598548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Lynn's specialty?
- Melissa Lynn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Lynn located?
- Melissa Lynn's practice location on file with NPPES is 2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Shreveport, LA 71103-3943.
- What is Melissa Lynn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Lynn is (318) 000-0000.
- Does Melissa Lynn accept Medicare?
- Melissa Lynn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Lynn's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Lynn's NPI (1972598548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.