Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melinda Harpster, CNP
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Ashland, OH
- NPI 1538436407
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2111 Claremont Ave
Ashland, OH 448053547
(419) 281-5575
fax (419) 289-1677 - Mailing address
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Po Box 72098
Cleveland, OH 441920002
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 30, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Ohio #COA.12945-NP
- Medicaid
- OH #0063940
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538436407. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
184
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,808
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0296 |
Counseling visit to discuss need for lung cancer screening using low dose ct scan (ldct) (service is for eligibility determination and shared decision making) | 125 | 125 | $22 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 45 | 41 | $88 | |
99406 |
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes | 14 | 14 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Ashland Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
156
Patients
55
Total drug cost
$16,212
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 25 | 13 | $604 |
| Varenicline Tartrate | Generic | 24 | 12 | $7,783 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 23 | 0 | $330 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 22 | 0 | $268 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 20 | 19 | $52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 17 | 0 | $169 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $6,948 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $58 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melinda Harpster's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Harpster practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Ashland, OH.
Where does Dr. Melinda Harpster practice?
Dr. Melinda Harpster practices at 2111 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH 448053547. Office phone: 4192815575.
What is Dr. Melinda Harpster's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Harpster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538436407, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Harpster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Harpster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Harpster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Counseling visit to discuss need for lung cancer screening using low dose ct scan (ldct) (service is for eligibility determination and shared decision making) (HCPCS G0296); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling (HCPCS 99406). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.