Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Melanie Adams, RN60262073, AP613156

Registered Nurse · Yakima, WA
Low-engagement
421 S 47TH AVE STE C, Yakima, WA 98908
5099699393
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1518343904 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Adams from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Adams

Dr. Melanie Adams is a registered nurse in Yakima, WA, with 10 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adams received a total of $5,158 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 175 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in registered nurse. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Adams is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years in practice $5,158 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,158
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $1,719/year across 3 years
Top 1% in WA for registered nurse
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
175
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,158 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,491
2023
$2,268
2022
$399

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$426
ARGENX US, INC.
$220
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$197
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$175
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
PFIZER INC.
$141
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$126
UCB, Inc.
$113
Eisai Inc.
$106
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$106
Neurelis, Inc.
$100
EMD Serono, Inc.
$90
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$85
Lilly USA, LLC
$83
SK Life Science, Inc.
$55
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$54
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$47
Celgene Corporation
$39
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Biogen, Inc.
$24
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Cala Health, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$505
ABBVIE INC.
$501
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$455
ARGENX US, INC.
$441
Neurelis, Inc.
$293
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$275
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$268
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$251
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$197
PFIZER INC.
$184
UCB, Inc.
$162
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$155
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
Neuronetics, Inc.
$149
Lilly USA, LLC
$144
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$141
Eisai Inc.
$121
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$107
Biogen, Inc.
$107
SK Life Science, Inc.
$104
EMD Serono, Inc.
$90
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$47
Lundbeck LLC
$43
Celgene Corporation
$39
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$37
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Cala Health, Inc.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 28.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMYVID · APTIOM · Austedo XR · BAFIERTAM · BRIUMVI · Briviact · CALA KIQ · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EPIDIOLEX · FARXIGA · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · KISUNLA · Leqembi · NEUROSTAR TMS THERAPY SYSTEM · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · ONPATTRO · Ongentys · PAXLOVID · QULIPTA · RELYVRIO · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rystiggo · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VALTOCO · VUMERITY · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · Wegovy · ZEPOSIA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for registered nurse in WA.

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Geographic Context

Registered nurses within 10 mi
190
Per 100K population
74.0
County median income
$68,015
Nearest hospital
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL
12.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Adams is a registered nurse, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of WA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Adams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adams received a total of $5,158 from 33 companies across 175 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Adams) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →