Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Welch, Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Elizabeth, LA

  • NPI 1184147787
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4855 Highway 10 Ste C
Elizabeth, LA 706384800
(800) 462-0742
fax (318) 634-5602

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #AP09452

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184147787. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
80
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$10,799
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 68 66 $142
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 12 11 $97

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Elizabeth Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 40. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
794
Patients
172
Total drug cost
$73,604
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 94 29 $2,067
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 84 29 $1,338
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 74 23 $1,918
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 55 16 $812
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 54 0 $62,780
Omeprazole Generic 53 13 $955
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 51 18 $749
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 51 0 $907
Metformin Hcl Generic 48 13 $364
Lisinopril Generic 47 15 $488

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melanie Welch's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Welch practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Elizabeth, LA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Welch practice?
Dr. Melanie Welch practices at 4855 Highway 10 Ste C, Elizabeth, LA 706384800. Office phone: 8004620742.
What is Dr. Melanie Welch's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184147787, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Welch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Welch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Welch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.