Melissa Dee Larsen, ARNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Dee Larsen is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Des Moines, IA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa Dee Larsen, ARNP has practiced nursing for 34+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 34+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Federal MIPS score higher than 48% of MIPS-scored doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5005 Douglas Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50310-2760
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Iowa, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.64/100
Iowa avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IowaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
53
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
234
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,622
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $706k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-32%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$705 received from industry
28 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 Dee Larsen's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.59 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Melissa Dee Larsen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Dee Larsen for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Des Moines 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 Dee Larsen
NPI records show Dr. Larsen as active with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 724-8920.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Dee Larsen
Practice Location
5005 Douglas Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50310-2760
Mailing Address
5005 Douglas Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50310-2760
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