Melanie Susan Cannon, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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.

(907) 452-6682Fairbanks, AK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 83 Nurse Practitioner providers in AKSee all Nurse Practitioner in Fairbanks12+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 534dNPPES updated 2024-12-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.35%

Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska

1.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

356

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 5, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 070003

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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