Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Buckner, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Bluefield, VA

  • NPI 1992224364
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 56.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
725 S College Ave
Bluefield, VA 246051640
(276) 326-3376
fax (276) 326-3046

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 11, 2018
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
West Virginia #APRN81104-FNP-BC

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992224364. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,675
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$135,551
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 752 423 $73
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 720 117 $5
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 263 185 $42
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 228 170 $86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 193 151 $46
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 145 130 $71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 80 80 $91
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 65 39 $40
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth 63 59 $97
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 27 13 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Bluefield Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,149
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, INC. 24 $582.58
Abbvie INC. 14 $272.99
Amgen INC. 9 $163.75
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $72.00
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $37.99
Dermavant Sciences, INC. 1 $19.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$997
Education
$152

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,352
Patients
718
Total drug cost
$213,486
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 400 175 $8,924
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 189 140 $3,456
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 172 108 $11,450
Hydrocortisone Generic 129 87 $931
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 97 50 $2,844
Ammonium Lactate Generic 76 41 $2,097
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 55 31 $2,980
Mupirocin Generic 44 30 $361
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 38 0 $461
Otezla (Apremilast) Brand 33 0 $175,298

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Buckner's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Buckner practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Bluefield, VA.
Where does Dr. Melissa Buckner practice?
Dr. Melissa Buckner practices at 725 S College Ave, Bluefield, VA 246051640. Office phone: 2763263376.
What is Dr. Melissa Buckner's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Buckner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992224364, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Buckner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Buckner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Buckner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.