Melonee Ruhl, FNP
Melonee Ruhl is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Brainerd, MN with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melonee Ruhl, FNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Brainerd, MN. She has been practicing since 2010 — over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 3783dNPPES updated 2016-01-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.3%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
179
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
264
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,207
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.10M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Melonee Ruhl's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401-3054
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Melonee Ruhl
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melonee Ruhl for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brainerd 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 Melonee Ruhl
NPI records show Dr. Ruhl as active with telehealth listed in Brainerd, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 828-7100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401-3054
Mailing Address
523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401-3054
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