Melissa Sterling Smith , APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner • Independence, LA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Melissa Smith, APRN-CNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Independence, LA. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2025, Melissa Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 52579 HIGHWAY 51 S.
Melissa Smith is affiliated with Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
52579 Highway 51 S
Independence, LA 704432231
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2025
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Independence, LA
Practicing in Independence, LA (948 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
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Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-06-20NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X
(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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Van Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc
52579 Hwy 51 S, Independence, LA 704432231
Phone: 5048789421
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery - Vascular Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacist
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 52579 HIGHWAY 51 S, INDEPENDENCE, LA 704432231 (Tel: 9859746158)
Registered at 51470 SIMMONS RD, LORANGER, LA 704462440 (Tel: 9859746158)
Recorded as MELISSA SMITH, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (License #241892 in LA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
51470 Simmons Rd
Loranger, LA 704462440
Phone: 9859746158
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