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Melissa Sterling Smith

APRN-CNP | Nurse Practitioner

52579 Highway 51 S, Independence
  Louisiana, 70443-2231
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985-974-6158
May or may not accept Medicare Nurse Anesthetist in Independence, Louisiana.
Melissa Sterling Smith : Complete Profile Professional Identification Codes Medical Licenses Book Appointment Patient Reviews
Melissa Sterling Smith is a Independence, Louisiana based nurse practitioner. Active license number of Melissa Sterling Smith is 241892 in Louisiana. Her current practice location is 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence. Patients can reach her at 985-974-6158. Melissa Sterling Smith is APRN-CNP and her NPI number (Unique professional ID assigned by NPPES) is 1306733688.
Melissa Sterling Smith has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, formulate and prescribe medications and treatment plans.
Complete Profile:
Melissa Sterling Smith speciality, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can call on the below given phone number for appointment.
Name: Melissa Sterling Smith
Specialization: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Gender:Female
Credentials: APRN-CNP
Practice Address:52579 Highway 51 S, Independence,
Louisiana, 70443-2231
Phone:985-974-6158
Professional Identification Codes:
NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.
NPI Number: 1306733688
NPI Enumeration Date: 19 Jun, 2025
NPI Last Update On: 20 Jun, 2025

Medical Licenses:
NPs can have one or more medical licenses for different specialities in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Melissa Sterling Smith are as mentioned below.
License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
241892 LouisianaPrimary
Business Mailing Address:
Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned address.
Address: Melissa Sterling Smith
51470 Simmons Rd,
Loranger, Louisiana
Zip: 70446-2440
Phone Number: 985-974-6158
Patients can reach Melissa Sterling Smith at 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, Louisiana or can call to book an appointment on 985-974-6158.
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Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 14 July, 2025.
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Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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