Quick answers
- Does Melanie Nuss accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Nuss accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melanie Nuss see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 198 Original Medicare patients and 647 services for Melanie Nuss. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie Nuss's NPI number?
- 1710916978. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melanie Nuss, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 198 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 647 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)186 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)145 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)51 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)44 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)39 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie Nuss is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2780 Gause Blvd ESlidell, LA 70461 (985) 641‑5198
- 393 Hwy 21, Suite 550Madisonville, LA 70447 (985) 792‑5959
- 6353 Hwy 11 NPicayune, MS 39466 (601) 749‑9500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie Nuss as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northshore Dermatology, LLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Slidell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Slidell, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northshore Dermatology, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710916978 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians