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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2111 Claremont Ave
Ashland, OH 448053547
(419) 281-5575
fax (419) 289-1677
Mailing address
Po Box 72098
Cleveland, OH 441920002

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.