Melanie Stephens Chandler, CRNP
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Melanie Stephens Chandler, CRNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Monroeville, PA in group practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 154dNPPES updated 2025-12-03 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2550 Mosside Blvd Ste 405, Monroeville, PA 15146-3533
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.78/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better54.56%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+49.5 pts)
54.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.3%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
266
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
632
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,245
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $509k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Melanie Stephens Chandler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 2, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
7 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LG0600X
Mailing address
4 Allegheny Ctr Fl 7, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5227
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Melanie Stephens Chandler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Stephens Chandler for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Monroeville 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 Stephens Chandler
NPI records show Dr. Chandler as active with telehealth listed in Monroeville, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 373-1600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melanie Stephens Chandler
Practice Location
2550 Mosside Blvd Ste 405, Monroeville, PA 15146-3533
Mailing Address
4 Allegheny Ctr Fl 7, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5227
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