Melissa Jean Smith, FNP
Patients across CO can see Melissa Jean Smith, FNP in person in Erie or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2012 — over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1406dNPPES updated 2022-07-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50.77%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.7 pts)
50.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
90
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
122
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,694
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $160k
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$491 received from industry
22 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 Jean Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 9049, Boulder, CO 80301-9049
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391312
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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 Jean Smith for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Erie 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 Jean Smith
NPI records show Dr. Smith as active with telehealth listed in Erie, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 415-5810.
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 Jean Smith
Practice Location
101 Erie Pkwy Ste 101, Erie, CO 80516-4071
Mailing Address
Po Box 9049, Boulder, CO 80301-9049
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