Melissa Lynn Edgar, PA

Medical Physician Assistant

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.

(732) 828-3000New Brunswick, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 90 Physician Assistant providers in NJSee all Physician Assistant in New Brunswick4+ years experienceNPI since 2022

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

CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

3.91%

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 = better

90.1%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

146

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+39%)73%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+11%)31%

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

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · May 18, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 4 years in practice

    Early-career

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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