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
- Primary practice
-
725 S College Ave
Bluefield, VA 246051640
(276) 326-3376
fax (276) 326-3046
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.