Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Tharp, RNC, WHNP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Alexandria, LA

  • NPI 1043292139
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
501 Medical Center Dr, Suite 200
Alexandria, LA 713018124
(318) 487-1289
fax (318) 487-1254
Mailing address
6206 Ashford Dr
Alexandria, LA 713032068

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2008
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LW0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #RN058633

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043292139. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
98
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,764
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 76 71 $72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 11 11 $87
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 11 11 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Alexandria Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$127
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $113.70
Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC 1 $13.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$127

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
170
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$10,844
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Progesterone (Progesterone, Micronized) Brand 53 15 $1,689
Estradiol Generic 39 13 $3,445
Estradiol (Twice Weekly) (Estradiol) Brand 31 0 $3,579
Dotti (Estradiol) Brand 21 0 $1,803
Norethindrone Generic 15 0 $265
Fluconazole Generic 11 0 $64

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melanie Tharp's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Tharp practices Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Alexandria, LA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Tharp practice?
Dr. Melanie Tharp practices at 501 Medical Center Dr, Alexandria, LA 713018124. Office phone: 3184871289.
What is Dr. Melanie Tharp's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Tharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043292139, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Tharp accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Tharp accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Tharp commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (HCPCS G0101). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.