Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Amarillo, TX

  • NPI 1477840569
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 5.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2058
Amarillo, TX 791062109
(866) 959-2008
Additional location
1307 S Shore Dr
Worthington, MN 56187
(844) 485-3041
Additional location
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 6, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Colorado #C-APN.0000281-C-NP · Texas #AP120518

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477840569. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,781
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$136,069
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 980 203 $61
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 320 158 $87
G0427 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth 111 109 $152
G0426 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 87 85 $106
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 85 35 $51
G0407 Follow-up inpatient consultation, intermediate, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 56 45 $59
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 48 48 $140
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 29 25 $126
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 25 $80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 15 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,857
Patients
410
Total drug cost
$60,343
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trazodone Hcl Generic 346 59 $3,318
Mirtazapine Generic 308 44 $7,317
Sertraline Hcl Generic 275 35 $2,851
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 274 41 $4,268
Risperidone Generic 242 33 $4,021
Olanzapine Generic 211 22 $3,849
Divalproex Sodium Generic 208 32 $11,800
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 164 29 $2,666
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 155 19 $4,662
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 148 17 $1,569

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melinda Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Nelson practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Amarillo, TX.
Where does Dr. Melinda Nelson practice?
Dr. Melinda Nelson practices at 1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2058, Amarillo, TX 791062109. Office phone: 8669592008.
What is Dr. Melinda Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477840569, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth (HCPCS G0427). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.