Provider Profile
Melissa Dest, APRN
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Melissa Dest
Melissa Dest, APRN is a nurse practitioner — primary care based in West Haven, CT. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 239 Medicare patients across 439 services. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (203) 932-6481
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 CELLINI PL STE 102
West Haven, CT 06516
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Seasonal allergies
Allergy and skin
- Hives
Blood disorders
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bone health
- Osteoporosis
Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- Food Intolerances And Sensitivities
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Ear and balance
- Vertigo
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
Endocrine
- Prediabetes
Eye conditions
- Stye
Eye health
- Pink eye
Foot and joint pain
- Heel pain
General health
- Chronic fatigue
Heart health
- High cholesterol
Hormones
- Hypothyroidism
Infections
- Mononucleosis
- Shingles
- Strep throat
Lungs & Breathing
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
Men's health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
- Adult ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Nerve and back pain
- Sciatica
Nerve conditions
- Carpal tunnel
Neurology
- Migraines
Pain
- Gout
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
Sexual health
- Sexually transmitted infections
Skin
- Acne
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
Skin infections
- Ringworm
Sleep disorders
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep apnea
Sleep health
- Insomnia
Urinary conditions
- Kidney stones
Urinary health
- Painful urination
Weight management
- Obesity
Women's health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Perimenopause
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergy tests
- Allergy Testing and Shots
Cancer screening
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Mammogram Referral
Consultations
- Medical Marijuana Evaluation
Diabetes care
- Diabetic Foot Care
Diagnostic tests
- Rapid flu test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- Cholesterol Monitoring Visit
- EKG
Hormones
- Thyroid Check Visit
Infections
- Tick Bite Evaluation
Injections
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lab tests
- Urine Drug Screen
Lungs & Breathing
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
- Spirometry
Mental health
- Depression screening
Minor injury
- Splinting of minor injuries
Minor procedures
- Ingrown Toenail Trimming
- Minor laceration repair
- Minor Wound Dressing
- Stitch Follow-Up And Wound Check
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor skin procedures
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Monitoring
- Blood Pressure Check and Monitoring
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- DOT Physical Exam
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill Visit
Preventative care
- Medicare wellness visit
- Smoking cessation counseling
Preventive health
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
Rapid testing
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid COVID-19 test
- Rapid strep testing
Screenings & Clearances
- Camp Or School Physical
- Doctor's Excuse Note
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- TB Skin Test
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STI and STD Screening
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Virtual care
- Virtual doctor visit
Weight management
- Weight Loss Medication Consultation
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
- IUD insertion
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound and injury care
- Burn Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
439 services · 239 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
210 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
104 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99350 |
52 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | Office visit | 99347 |
36 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in West Haven 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melissa Dest?
Melissa Dest is a nurse practitioner in West Haven, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care”.
NPI registry
What is Melissa Dest's address?
Melissa Dest is listed at 1 Cellini Pl Ste 102, West Haven, CT 06516. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Dest?
The number on file is (203) 932-6481. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Melissa Dest's NPI number?
Melissa Dest's National Provider Identifier is 1578018776. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Melissa Dest train?
Melissa Dest attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melissa Dest been practicing?
Melissa Dest has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melissa Dest perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa Dest the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melissa Dest confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa Dest. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.