Renee Robichaux Melancon, PA
Renee Robichaux Melancon is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Durango, CO with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Renee Robichaux Melancon, PA specializes in medical, serving patients in Durango, CO in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 104dNPPES updated 2026-02-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
810 E 3rd St, Durango, CO 81301-5728
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
476
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
589
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,644
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $426k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$342 received from industry
5 transactions 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 Renee Robichaux Melancon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 8, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
Po Box 802793, Kansas City, MO 64180-2793
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390328
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Renee Robichaux Melancon for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Durango 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 Renee Robichaux Melancon
NPI records show Dr. Melancon as active with telehealth listed in Durango, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 764-1790.
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 Renee Robichaux Melancon
Practice Location
810 E 3rd St, Durango, CO 81301-5728
Mailing Address
Po Box 802793, Kansas City, MO 64180-2793
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