Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Ruark, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Gainesville, GA
- NPI 1659722700
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.4 / 100 · 2023
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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743 Spring St Ne
Gainesville, GA 305013715
(770) 534-2020
fax (770) 534-8025 - Mailing address
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Po Box 742616
Atlanta, GA 303742616
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 7, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #RN142064
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659722700. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,155
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$100,393
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 704 | 595 | $103 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 167 | 125 | $8 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 164 | 146 | $146 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 60 | 50 | $18 | |
99406 |
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes | 47 | 42 | $12 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 13 | 13 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 42 peers in Gainesville Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$871
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 8 | $182.61 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 6 | $125.24 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $108.56 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $90.93 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 5 | $89.64 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $71.03 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $67.75 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $41.15 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $29.23 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $16.96 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $16.49 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $16.33 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $15.06 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,339
Patients
1,338
Total drug cost
$660,869
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 382 | 173 | $6,815 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 352 | 120 | $385,236 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 348 | 140 | $4,933 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 346 | 156 | $4,011 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 307 | 110 | $1,463 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 258 | 100 | $2,132 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 230 | 98 | $1,920 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 193 | 72 | $2,052 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 154 | 75 | $1,457 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 148 | 62 | $921 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Ruark's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Ruark practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Gainesville, GA.
Where does Dr. Melissa Ruark practice?
Dr. Melissa Ruark practices at 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 305013715. Office phone: 7705342020.
What is Dr. Melissa Ruark's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Ruark's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659722700, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Ruark accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Ruark accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Ruark commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.