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- 891 Ululani St, Hilo, HI 96720
About Dr. Garnett
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health, Melissa L. Garnett, DNP practices in Hilo, HI. Melissa graduated from University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2015. Melissa is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — family. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 434 services to 143 patients. The services billed most often include psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and psychiatric services complicated by communication factor. NPI 1114384229 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (808) 930-0777
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
891 ULULANI ST
Hilo, HI 96720
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
Cognitive issues
- Brain Fog and Mental Fatigue
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Mild cognitive impairment
Mood disorders
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep
- Neurologic sleep disorders
- Chronic Nightmares
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
Medication side effects
- Involuntary Twitches from Meds
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
- Delusional disorder
- Hearing Voices and Hallucinations
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
- Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment
- Vivitrol and Naltrexone Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
Consultations
- Holistic Mental Health Consultation
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Consultation
Crisis care
- Urgent Psychiatric Consultation
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
- DNA drug response testing
- Psychiatric evaluation
Interventional treatments
- Ketamine Therapy Consultation
- Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Sleep Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Therapy
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Telehealth
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
434 services · 143 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90833 |
177 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor | Treatment | 90785 |
78 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
109 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
70 | As often as other peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Hilo 4
Same specialty, same city.
Class of 2015 at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 8
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melissa L. Garnett?
Melissa L. Garnett is a nurse practitioner in Hilo, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
What is Melissa L. Garnett's address?
Melissa L. Garnett is listed at 891 Ululani St, Hilo, HI 96720. 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 L. Garnett?
The number on file is (808) 930-0777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa L. Garnett?
Melissa L. Garnett's National Provider Identifier is 1114384229. 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 L. Garnett train?
Melissa L. Garnett attended University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa L. Garnett have?
Melissa L. Garnett has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melissa L. Garnett perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa L. Garnett provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes and psychiatric services complicated by communication factor, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melissa L. Garnett's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa L. Garnett. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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