Tamar Rae Melin, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Tamar Rae Melin is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Sharon, CT with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(860) 364-7029Sharon, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tamar Rae Melin, NP has been part of the Sharon medical community since 2019 in group practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 79 Nurse Practitioner providers in CTSee all Nurse Practitioner in Sharon7+ years experienceNPI since 2019

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

29 Hospital Hill Rd Ste 1400, Sharon, CT 06069-2095

Fax: (860) 364-7079
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.25/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)

Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.37%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

1.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.2%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

355

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

483

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,112

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $188k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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. Board certified · Jan 12, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in SharonPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450647

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Virtual Adult Health Care With Tamar Rae Melin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tamar Rae Melin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sharon 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 Tamar Rae Melin

NPI records show Dr. Melin as active with telehealth listed in Sharon, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 364-7029.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.

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