Melanie Susan Cannon, ARNP
Melanie Susan Cannon is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Fairbanks, AK with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melanie Susan Cannon, ARNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Fairbanks, AK in group practice. With 12+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Fairbanks area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 534dNPPES updated 2024-12-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.35%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska1.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
356
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
280
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,784
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $222k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070003
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Melanie Susan Cannon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Susan Cannon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fairbanks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melanie Susan Cannon
Dr. Cannon is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fairbanks, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 452-6682.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melanie Susan Cannon
Practice Location
1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926
Mailing Address
1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926
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