Melissa Merrow, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Melissa Merrow is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Long Beach, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Melissa Merrow, NURSE PRACTITIONER in person in Long Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 76dNPPES updated 2026-03-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4401 Atlantic Ave Ste 300, Long Beach, CA 90807-2249
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 = better4.79%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
4.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
512
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,154
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $387k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%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 · Mar 8, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa Merrow
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Merrow for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Long Beach 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 Merrow
NPI records show Dr. Merrow as active with telehealth listed in Long Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 481-3500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Merrow
Practice Location
4401 Atlantic Ave Ste 300, Long Beach, CA 90807-2249
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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