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