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- 2024 S 6Th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
About Melissa Erickson
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Melissa A. Erickson, APRN, CNP practices in Brainerd, MN. Melissa is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — primary care. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 386 Medicare patients across 804 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot. NPI 1467853002 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (218) 828-2880
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2024 S 6TH ST
Brainerd, MN 56401
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
804 services · 386 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
273 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | Procedure | 29581 |
106 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
91 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
71 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
27 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
100 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
108 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
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.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Brainerd 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 4
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melissa A. Erickson, APRN's specialty?
Melissa A. Erickson, APRN is a nurse practitioner in Brainerd, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Melissa A. Erickson, APRN?
Melissa A. Erickson, APRN is listed at 2024 S 6Th St, Brainerd, MN 56401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melissa A. Erickson, APRN?
The number on file is (218) 828-2880. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melissa A. Erickson, APRN's NPI number?
Melissa A. Erickson, APRN's National Provider Identifier is 1467853002. 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
What is Melissa A. Erickson, APRN's education?
Melissa A. Erickson, APRN attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melissa A. Erickson, APRN been practicing?
Melissa A. Erickson, APRN has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melissa A. Erickson, APRN known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa A. Erickson, APRN performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melissa A. Erickson, APRN confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa A. Erickson, APRN. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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