Mellisa Dawn Black, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mellisa Dawn Black is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Festus, MO with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mellisa Dawn Black, PMHNP-BC specializes in nursing, serving patients in Festus, MO in group practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 394dNPPES updated 2025-04-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in MissouriHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
98
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,313
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $214k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$544 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Mellisa Dawn Black's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Mellisa Dawn Black
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mellisa Dawn Black for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Festus 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 Mellisa Dawn Black
NPI records show Dr. Black as active with telehealth listed in Festus, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (636) 543-2230.
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 Mellisa Dawn Black
Practice Location
1420 Us Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028-4108
Mailing Address
1420 Us Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028-4108
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