Melissa Kranz, NP
Melissa Kranz, NP has been part of the Castle Rock medical community since 2021 in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1350dNPPES updated 2022-08-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2352 Meadows Blvd Ste 300, Castle Rock, CO 80109-8419
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 = better1.53%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado1.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
178
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
322
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,436
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $133k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$43 received from industry
2 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 Kranz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 13, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
3260 E Woodmen Rd Ste 210, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3587
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391317
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Kranz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Castle Rock 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 Kranz
NPI records show Dr. Kranz as active with telehealth listed in Castle Rock, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 455-3750.
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 Kranz
Practice Location
2352 Meadows Blvd Ste 300, Castle Rock, CO 80109-8419
Mailing Address
3260 E Woodmen Rd Ste 210, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3587
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