Melissa Lynn Edgar, PA
Melissa Lynn Edgar is a Medical Physician Assistant based in New Brunswick, NJ with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa Lynn Edgar, PA has been part of the New Brunswick medical community since 2022 in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1448dNPPES updated 2022-06-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1928
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 = better3.91%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
146
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
221
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
716
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $50k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Board certified · May 18, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
42 Hutchinson Dr, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758-1049
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Melissa Lynn Edgar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Lynn Edgar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to New Brunswick 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 Lynn Edgar
NPI records show Dr. Edgar as active with telehealth listed in New Brunswick, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 828-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Lynn Edgar
Practice Location
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1928
Mailing Address
42 Hutchinson Dr, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758-1049
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