MELANIE ANN NICHOLS FNP
NPI 1780088542
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Eden Prairie, MN

Active since October 22, 2014PECOS Enrolled
1 OPTUM CIR, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(800) 561-0861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2026, Jan 19, 2023, Jul 21, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melanie Ann Nichols Fnp NPPES

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

MELANIE ANN NICHOLS FNP (NPI 1780088542) is an individual family provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, licensed in South Carolina (19142) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780088542
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE ANN NICHOLSCredential: FNP
Location Address1 OPTUM CIREden Prairie, MN 55344-2956
Mailing AddressPo Box 751649Charlotte, NC 28275-1649
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 22, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2026
NPI 1780088542 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in SC · 19142
1 OPTUM CIR, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidNP7681SC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melanie Ann Nichols Fnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

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.
165 services72 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55344 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Counselor (Professional)
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Pharmacist
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Physician Assistant
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Nurse Practitioner
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 OPTUM CIR
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344

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 Melanie Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Nichols is 1780088542. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2014.

Where is Melanie Nichols located?

Melanie Nichols practices at 1 Optum Cir, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. The listed phone number is (800) 561-0861.

What is Melanie Nichols's specialty?

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

Is Melanie Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Nichols is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melanie Nichols accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Melanie Nichols 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 Melanie Nichols was last updated on March 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.