Melissa Renee Brooker, FNP
Melissa Renee Brooker is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Oak Ridge, TN with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa Renee Brooker, FNP has practiced nursing for 4+ years, working in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 870dNPPES updated 2024-01-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
801 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6916
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 = better3.92%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.3%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
366
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
455
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,453
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $71k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$608 received from industry
38 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 Melissa Renee Brooker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 3, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37909-1383
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa Renee Brooker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Renee Brooker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oak Ridge 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 Renee Brooker
Dr. Brooker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oak Ridge, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 483-3172.
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 Melissa Renee Brooker
Practice Location
801 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6916
Mailing Address
1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37909-1383
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