Melissa Lauren Torchetti, RN/NP
Patients across MA can see Melissa Lauren Torchetti, RN/NP in person in Salem or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 964dNPPES updated 2023-09-15 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.9%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
161
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
515
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $78k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Umass Chan Medical School
Board certified · Sep 14, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 2013)
Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa Lauren Torchetti
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Lauren Torchetti for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salem 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 Lauren Torchetti
NPI records show Dr. Torchetti as active with telehealth listed in Salem, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 741-4171.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Lauren Torchetti
Practice Location
55 Highland Ave Ste 101, Salem, MA 01970-2100
Mailing Address
55 Highland Ave Ste 101, Salem, MA 01970-2100
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