Mrs. Melissa Cheng
Nurse Practitioner in Somerset, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 18+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Mrs. Melissa Cheng, MSN,FNP, is a Nurse Practitioner specialist in Somerset, Kentucky. She graduated in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Nurse Practitioner. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Mrs. Melissa Cheng also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lake Cumberland Physician Practices Llc. Mrs. Melissa Cheng accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (606) 451-8644 to request Mrs. Melissa Cheng the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Melissa Cheng |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2769582816 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 18 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
help Master of Science in Nursing
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree also may prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
help Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) meets the healthcare needs of the individual and family by providing comprehensive primary care through the lifespan. FNPs work independently as well as collaboratively with other primary care clinicians and health care and social service professionals in a variety of settings, such as clinics, schools, homes, workplaces and community-based organizations.
Education and Training
- Mrs. Melissa Cheng graduated in 2006.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1225258130
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 26, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Mrs. Melissa Cheng
Medical Licenses
Mrs. Melissa Cheng has been primarily specialized in Nurse Practitioner for over 18 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Practitioner
click for detail Nurse Practitioner (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
| 5510P | Kentucky |
- Nurse Practitioner / Family
| 71002366A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Somerset, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Lake Cumberland Physician Practices Llc
| Lake Cumberland Physician Practices Llc | 25 |
Practice Locations
30 Tower Cir
Somerset, KY 42503-3476
Phone: (606) 451-8644
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, April 22, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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