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Ms. Melissa Ernst, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Garner, NC · enumerated 2016 · practices at Urgent Cares of America North Carolina Inc.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1649637174

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Ms. Melissa Ernst
Credential NP-C
Sex Female
Practice address 5156 Nc Highway 42 W, Garner, NC, 27529
Phone (919) 329-5000
Fax (919) 329-5300
Enumeration date Jan 28, 2016
Last updated in NPPES Aug 13, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 5008330 (NC) Secondary
363LF0000X Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License 5008330 (NC) Primary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Melissa Ernst?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Melissa Ernst is 1649637174, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Melissa Ernst practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Garner, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-08-13.