Summary

Meet Melissa R. Dean-Appasu FNP-BCMelissa R. Dean-Appasu has 22 years experience caring for patients from birth to 100 years of age. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University Purdue University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Informatics with a cognate in Data Analysis and Chemi- Informatics, later to receive her second Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana State University. She advanced her education by receiving her Master’s of Science in Advance Nursing Practice from Indiana State University. She has worked in multiple practice settings including primary care, inpatient and outpatient mental health and urgent care for the past ten years. She is Board Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her top priority is always her patients' well-being, and she strives to provide high-quality care that can improve their everyday life.She take a holistic approach to treatment, considering the individual needs and circumstances of each patient, and aim to provide patient-centered, evidence-based care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 166 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-BC has 2 locations

Compassion Virtual Care

Franklinton, NC 27525

Cora Louisburg Physical Therapy

1501 N BICKETT BLVD STE FLOUISBURG, NC 27549

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Franklinton , NCNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-BC

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • America's 1st Choice
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • APWU
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Aultcare
  • AvMed
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - Medicaid
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Bridgeway Health Solutions
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • CalOptima
  • Capital Health Plan
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareOregon
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CDPHP
  • Cenpatico
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Colorado Access
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • ConnectiCare
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Freedom Health
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health New England
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • HealthTeam Advantage
  • HealthTeam Advantage - PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Independent Health - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Keystone First
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • MagnaCare
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • MDwise
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Associates Health Plans
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicaid (Managed)
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • Priority Health
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Simply Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UCare
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Unity Health Insurance
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare - PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-BC has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-BC has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, North Carolina, 2026, Active

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Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-BC's office is located at , Franklinton, NC, 27525.
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