Melissa Branch Vines, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Melissa Branch Vines is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Many, LA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Melissa Branch Vines, APRN, FNP-C has been part of the Many medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Many area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 329 Nurse Practitioner providers in LASee all Nurse Practitioner in Many19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2517dNPPES updated 2019-07-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11340 Texas Hwy, Many, LA 71449-5611

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
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

395 South Capitol, Many, LA 71449-3717

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa Branch Vines

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Branch Vines for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Many required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Melissa Branch Vines

Dr. Vines is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Many, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 315-0574.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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