Tammy R. Melton, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tammy R. Melton is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Hazard, KY with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across KY can see Tammy R. Melton, APRN in person in Hazard or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 8+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2837dNPPES updated 2018-08-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
305 Morton Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.2%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,231
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $319k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$199 received from industry
4 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 Tammy R. Melton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
130 Kate Ireland Dr, Hyden, KY 41749-9071
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Tammy R. Melton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tammy R. Melton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Hazard 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 Tammy R. Melton
NPI records show Dr. Melton as active with telehealth listed in Hazard, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (606) 435-0490.
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 Tammy R. Melton
Practice Location
305 Morton Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701
Mailing Address
130 Kate Ireland Dr, Hyden, KY 41749-9071
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