Melissa Arnold, NP
Melissa Arnold is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Brevard, NC with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Melissa Arnold, NP in person in Brevard or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine (class of 2019), she has been practicing for over 7 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 810dNPPES updated 2024-03-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
150 S Caldwell St, Brevard, NC 28712-3602
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 = better2.49%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
106
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
202
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,163
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $69k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2019
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 3, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 2019)
Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa Arnold
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Arnold for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brevard 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 Melissa Arnold
NPI records show Dr. Arnold as active with telehealth listed in Brevard, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 883-4040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Arnold
Practice Location
150 S Caldwell St, Brevard, NC 28712-3602
Mailing Address
150 S Caldwell St, Brevard, NC 28712-3602
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