Melanie Koehler, APRN, CNS
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Melanie Koehler is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Cranston, RI with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 25 years in clinical nurse specialist, Melanie Koehler, APRN, CNS is a long-established psychiatric/mental health clinical nurse specialist in Cranston. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Cranston area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 390dNPPES updated 2025-04-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
Contact & Location
Practice Location
75 Sockanosset Cross Rd Ste 110, Cranston, RI 02920-5558
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
Rhode Island avg: 85.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in Rhode IslandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
46
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
116
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,416
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $70k
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$442 received from industry
32 transactions 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 Koehler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 27, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 364SP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Melanie Koehler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Koehler for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Cranston 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 Koehler
NPI records show Dr. Koehler as active with telehealth listed in Cranston, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 946-6400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melanie Koehler
Practice Location
75 Sockanosset Cross Rd Ste 110, Cranston, RI 02920-5558
Mailing Address
75 Sockanosset Cross Rd Ste 110, Cranston, RI 02920-5558
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