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- Knoxville location main office
408 N Cedar Bluff Rd Ste 305, Knoxville, TN 37923 - Knoxville location
201 W Springdale Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 - Johnson City location
208 E Unaka Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601
About Melissa Spears
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health, Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC practices in Knoxville, TN. Melissa is also listed as specializing in registered nurse. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 136 services to 48 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, and psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services. NPI 1790911469 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (865) 888-5818
- Email not available
Practice Locations
408 N CEDAR BLUFF RD STE 305
Knoxville, TN 37923
201 W Springdale Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
208 E Unaka Ave
Johnson City, TN 37601
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
Mood disorders
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
Medication side effects
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
Consultations
Crisis care
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
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
136 services · 48 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90833 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | Treatment | 90792 |
16 | Less 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 |
77 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other nurse practitioners in Knoxville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 at Other 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 TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN?
Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN is a nurse practitioner in Knoxville, TN. 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. Spears, MSN, APRN's address?
Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN is listed at 408 N Cedar Bluff Rd Ste 305, Knoxville, TN 37923. 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. Spears, MSN, APRN?
The number on file is (865) 888-5818. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN?
Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN's National Provider Identifier is 1790911469. 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. Spears, MSN, APRN train?
Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN attended Other, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN have?
Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes and psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa L. Spears, MSN, APRN. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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