Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Melissa Sterling Smith, APRN-CNP

Individual provider Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1306733688

Melissa Sterling Smith, APRN-CNP is a Nurse Practitioner in Independence, Louisiana. Qualified in 2025, 1 year ago. Practices with Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc APMC, a 26-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
1
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2025

Practice location Address checks out

52579 Highway 51 S
Independence, LA 70443-2231
Phone: (985) 974-6158
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363L00000X · Licence 241892 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1306733688
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials APRN-CNP
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJune 19, 2025
Last updated in NPPESJune 20, 2025
Certification dateJune 20, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2025 (1 years in practice)
Group practice Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc — 26 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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