NICOLE RENEE MELANCON NP
NPI 1285125880
Nurse Practitioner in Covington, LA

Active since May 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
73015 LA 25, STE A, COVINGTON, LA 70435(985) 400-5370 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2024, Jul 5, 2018, May 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Nicole Renee Melancon Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NICOLE RENEE MELANCON NP (NPI 1285125880) is an individual nurse practitioner in Covington, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP10039) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285125880
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE RENEE MELANCONCredential: NP
Location Address73015 LA 25, STE ACovington, LA 70435
Mailing Address200 Corporate BlvdLafayette, LA 70508-3870 · (800) 893-9698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1285125880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP10039
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License AP10039 (LA)
73015 LA 25, Covington, LA 70435

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 134396 Quarter Horse LnWalker, LA 70785-4541 · Phone (225) 335-9997
Location 21125 Marguerite StMorgan City, LA 70380 · Phone (985) 384-2200 · Fax (985) 380-4344

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicole Renee Melancon Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264782200
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180912001588
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Melancon reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urgent Care
73015 HIGHWAY 25 STE A
Covington, LA 70435
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
170 NORTHSHORE BLVD
Slidell, LA 70460
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
2741 W THOMAS ST STE A
Hammond, LA 70401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1125 MARGUERITE ST
Morgan City, LA 70380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
2640 COUNTRY CLUB RD, SUITE 400
Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 314 clinicians in this Medicare group
Foot & Ankle Surgery
2116 CHAPEL HILL RD
Hoover, AL 35216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 163 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
33 services32 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
32 services15 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
24 services22 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880
A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70435 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.1
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nicole Melancon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Melancon is 1285125880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2018.

Where is Nicole Melancon located?

Nicole Melancon practices at 73015 La 25 Ste A, Covington, LA 70435. The listed phone number is (985) 400-5370.

What is Nicole Melancon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Nicole Melancon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Melancon is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicole Melancon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Melancon reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Total Health Urgent Care (Covington, LA), Maxem Health Urgent Care Slidell (Slidell, LA), Maxem Health Urgent Care Hammond (Hammond, LA), Mayfair Emergency Group, LLC (Baton Rouge, LA), St Mary Emergency Group LLC (Morgan City, LA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicole Melancon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Melancon accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Nicole Melancon as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Melancon was last updated on October 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.