Melissa A Virnig, RN, CNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Melissa A Virnig is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Baxter, MN with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa a Virnig, RN, CNP has been part of the Baxter medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 20+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7115 Forthun Road Suite 105, Baxter, MN 56425
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
179
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
396
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,650
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.37M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
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 · Aug 3, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Melissa a Virnig
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa a Virnig for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Baxter 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 a Virnig
NPI records show Dr. Virnig as active with telehealth listed in Baxter, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 454-0090.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa a Virnig
Practice Location
7115 Forthun Road Suite 105, Baxter, MN 56425
Mailing Address
7115 Forthun Road Suite 105, Baxter, MN 56425
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