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Nurse Practitioner

Melinda Nelson, NP

Sees patients in Santa Fe, NM · San Angelo, TX · Wisner, LA … · New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana

Summary

Melinda Nelson, NP (Nurse Practitioner) is enrolled with Medicare at 5 practice locations in Santa Fe, NM, San Angelo, TX and Wisner, LA and other places. NPI 1477840569. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melinda Nelson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Nurse PractitionerPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Melinda Nelson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Santa Fe, NM, San Angelo, TX and Wisner, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Melinda Nelson's specialty?
Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
Does Melinda Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda Nelson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Melinda Nelson offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Melinda Nelson offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Melinda Nelson?
(972) 449-0540, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Melinda Nelson's NPI number?
1477840569. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melinda Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melinda Nelson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Shannon Clinic559 clinicians in the group
  • Forefront Telecare Inc30 clinicians in the group
  • Forefront-Rush Medical Service PA23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse practitioners in Santa Fe

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Fe, NM — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialNP
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477840569
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians