Melinda M Truesdell, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Melinda M Truesdell is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Billings, MT with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melinda M Truesdell, APRN specializes in nursing, serving patients in Billings, MT in group practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.8%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in MontanaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,565
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $348k
Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.
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 (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-41%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-41%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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.
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
Po Box 35100, Billings, MT 59107-5100
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Melinda M Truesdell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melinda M Truesdell for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Billings 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 M Truesdell
Dr. Truesdell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Billings, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melinda M Truesdell
Practice Location
2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101-0703
Mailing Address
Po Box 35100, Billings, MT 59107-5100
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