Melissa Theresa Rubin, APN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Melissa Theresa Rubin is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Red Bank, NJ with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(732) 832-7817Red Bank, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Melissa Theresa Rubin, APN practices as part of a group primary care nurse practitioner practice in Red Bank, NJ. She has been in practice for 16+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 61 Nurse Practitioner providers in NJSee all Nurse Practitioner in Red Bank16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 2671dNPPES updated 2019-01-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

331 Newman Springs Rd Building 1, 4th Floor, Suite 143, Red Bank, NJ 07701-5688

Fax: (609) 336-7897
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

1.36%

New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

1.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.5%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

30

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

74

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,540

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $251k

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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+15%)37%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+15%)37%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$919 received from industry

52 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Theresa Rubin's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPrimary Care in Red BankPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP2300X

Virtual Primary Care Care With Melissa Theresa Rubin

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Theresa Rubin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Red Bank 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 Theresa Rubin

Dr. Rubin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Red Bank, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 832-7817.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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