Melissa N. Clayton, A.N.P.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Melissa N. Clayton is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Chester, VA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa N. Clayton, A.N.P. practices as part of a group adult health nurse practitioner practice in Chester, VA. She has been in practice for 28+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 487dNPPES updated 2025-01-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11601 Iron Bridge Rd Suite 117, Chester, VA 23831-1466
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 = better1.62%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
288
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
789
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,510
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.02M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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 (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$73 received from industry
4 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 Melissa N. Clayton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 20, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Mailing address
Po Box 639970, Cincinnati, OH 45263-9970
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Health Care With Melissa N. Clayton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa N. Clayton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Chester 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 N. Clayton
Dr. Clayton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chester, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 717-5300.
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 N. Clayton
Practice Location
11601 Iron Bridge Rd Suite 117, Chester, VA 23831-1466
Mailing Address
Po Box 639970, Cincinnati, OH 45263-9970
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