Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Rankins, DNP, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Family Nurse Practitioner · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1891314845
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
(608) 782-7300
Additional location
519 Elliott St Ste S1
Kewanee, IL 614432776
(309) 853-2442

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 25, 2022
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Wisconsin #11623 · Illinois #209020618

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891314845. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
149
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,221
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 56 55 $114
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 37 37 $143
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $106
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 20 $103
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 12 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in La Crosse Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
306
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$6,754
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lisinopril Generic 31 0 $202
Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) Brand 30 0 $2,301
Benztropine Mesylate Generic 27 0 $342
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 26 0 $361
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 25 0 $315
Ziprasidone Hcl Generic 24 0 $938
Potassium Chloride Generic 23 0 $343
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 21 0 $277
Levetiracetam Generic 17 0 $410
Gabapentin Generic 15 0 $282

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melinda Rankins's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Rankins practices Family Nurse Practitioner in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. Melinda Rankins practice?
Dr. Melinda Rankins practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429. Office phone: 6087827300.
What is Dr. Melinda Rankins's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Rankins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891314845, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Rankins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Rankins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Rankins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.