Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melanie Nuss, APRN
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Covington, LA
- NPI 1710916978
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
880 N Highway 190
Covington, LA 704335147
(985) 875-9896
fax (985) 893-3169 - Mailing address
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704 S Madison St
Covington, LA 704333326
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #TAP001446
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710916978. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
530
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$28,547
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 176 | 30 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 151 | 117 | $72 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 57 | 57 | $132 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 48 | 42 | $44 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 43 | 35 | $88 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 36 | 32 | $73 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 19 | 11 | $39 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 35 peers in Covington Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,086
Transactions
64
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 25 | $249.72 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 8 | $208.00 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 7 | $199.34 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 9 | $156.26 | |
| Amgen INC. | 5 | $96.14 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 5 | $83.41 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 2 | $43.97 | |
| Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. | 1 | $19.70 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $15.50 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $13.83 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
245
Patients
97
Total drug cost
$162,866
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 60 | 18 | $1,831 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 48 | 32 | $445 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 35 | 23 | $1,433 |
| Nystatin | Generic | 24 | 13 | $431 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 16 | 0 | $372 |
| Otezla (Apremilast) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $68,466 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 13 | 11 | $130 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $198 |
| Humira (Adalimumab) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $89,509 |
| Minoxidil | Generic | 11 | 0 | $50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melanie Nuss's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Nuss practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Nuss practice?
Dr. Melanie Nuss practices at 880 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 704335147. Office phone: 9858759896.
What is Dr. Melanie Nuss's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Nuss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710916978, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Nuss accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Nuss accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Nuss commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.