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MELINDA JANELLE RHEA APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC
NPI 1487100327
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lincoln, NE

Active since August 31, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7001 A ST STE 200, LINCOLN, NE 68510(140) 277-0456(402) 423-6422 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 30, 2025, Dec 9, 2025, Sep 11, 2025 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Melinda Janelle Rhea Aprn, Fnp-c, Ibclc NPPES

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

MELINDA JANELLE RHEA APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC (NPI 1487100327) is an individual family provider in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (114011) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth, and maintains a secondary practice location in Colorado Springs.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487100327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA JANELLE RHEACredential: APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC
Location Address7001 A ST STE 200Lincoln, NE 68510-4205
Mailing Address9200 Heritage Lakes Dr Apt 105Lincoln, NE 68526-9435 · (402) 770-4566
Phone(140) 277-0456
Fax(402) 423-6422
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1487100327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NE · 114011✔ Licensed in CO · C-APN.0104343-C-NP
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 62902 (NE)
7001 A ST STE 200, Lincoln, NE 68510
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melinda J Lloyd Aprn, Fnp-c , Ibclc

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11263 Lake Plaza Dr Ste 230Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3512 · Phone (719) 776-3300 · Fax (719) 776-3329

Other Identifiers 1

Other163WL0100XNE · Taxonomy

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melinda Janelle Rhea Aprn, Fnp-c, Ibclc 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 ID7618354986
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220509000357, I20251217003492
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
22 services14 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi Health St. Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280020
Location555 South 70th StLincoln, NE 68510 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68510 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
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.55 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TONI CORDES APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
7001 A ST STE 200
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Lancaster County (402) 484-4081
ROCHELLE MORGAN CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
7001 A ST STE 200
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Lancaster County (402) 488-0040
REBECCA R EHRIG APRN
Nurse Practitioner
7001 A ST STE 200
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Lancaster County (402) 717-4900

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 Melinda Rhea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Rhea is 1487100327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2016. The provider is also known as Melinda J Lloyd Aprn, Fnp-C , Ibclc.

Where is Melinda Rhea located?

Melinda Rhea practices at 7001 A St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68510. The listed phone number is (140) 277-0456.

What is Melinda Rhea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melinda Rhea enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Rhea 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.

What insurance does Melinda Rhea accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Melinda Rhea 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.

Is Melinda Rhea affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Rhea is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Rhea was last updated on December 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.