Melinda Brooks, NP-C
Melinda Brooks is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Las Cruces, NM with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melinda Brooks, NP-C practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Las Cruces, NM. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 18 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 56% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2081dNPPES updated 2020-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2970 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001-1152
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.65%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico0.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.3%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
215
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
363
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,492
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $600k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$549 received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Melinda Brooks's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 10, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
1455 S Valley Dr Suite a, Las Cruces, NM 88005-3165
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Melinda Brooks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melinda Brooks for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Las Cruces 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 Melinda Brooks
NPI records show Dr. Brooks as active with telehealth listed in Las Cruces, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (575) 525-3531.
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 Melinda Brooks
Practice Location
2970 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001-1152
Mailing Address
1455 S Valley Dr Suite a, Las Cruces, NM 88005-3165
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