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Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP

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Specializes in: Wound Care, Family Medicine and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Professional interests include: wounds, pressure ulcers (bedsores), diabetes, and more.

2024 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 828-2880

Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP is a nurse in Brainerd, MN specializing in wound care, family medicine and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Essentia Health.

Office Locations

2024 S 6th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401

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280 Barclay Avenue West
Pine River, MN 56474

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Some issues Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP can help you with:

Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.

Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.

If a patient needs to have pressure ulcer surgery, they will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. The patient and their family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When the doctor thinks the patient is ready, he or she will give the patient special exercises to help them regain their range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, patients or their caregivers should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

multilayer compression bandaging

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

By Affordability:

excisional debridement

non-excisional debridement

skin debridement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP performed more multilayer compression bandaging, and removal of benign hyperkeratosis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for excisional debridement, non-excisional debridement, and skin debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2014 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
nursing home care	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	16
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2014 were hypertension, diabetes, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	41
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2015 were nursing home care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	71
doctor visit	56
excision	37
nursing home care	221

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	186

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	122
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2015 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	32
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2016 were nursing home care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	114
doctor visit	119
excision	86
minor procedures	22
nursing home care	117

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	51
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2017 were nursing home care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	96
doctor visit	103
excision	96
nursing home care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	40
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	57
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	118
doctor visit	104
excision	95
nursing home care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	37
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	60
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	165
doctor visit	203
excision	32
nursing home care	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55
skin procedures	55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	45
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	58
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	166
doctor visit	212
excision	50
nursing home care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49
skin procedures	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	44
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	59
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	156
doctor visit	215
excision	38
nursing home care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75
skin procedures	75

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	62
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	55
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	172
doctor visit	200
excision	64
nursing home care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66
skin procedures	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	49
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), compression therapy, immobilization and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	119
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	147
doctor visit	173
excision	62
immobilization	119
nursing home care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
skin procedures	67

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	59
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	62
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated as a nurse in Brainerd, MN were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), compression therapy, immobilization and nursing home care.

compression therapy	119
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	133
doctor visit	139
excision	62
immobilization	119
minor procedures	22
nursing home care	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49
skin procedures	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	82

**Age**
85 and over	52
75 to 84	46
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board - Nurse Practitioner-Wound, Ostomy and Continence and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board - Nurse Practitioner-Wound, Ostomy and Continence

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Joseph's Hospital

Essentia Health

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Biography

Ms. Melissa Erickson is a family medicine, wound care, and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) specialist in Brainerd, MN and Pine River, MN. She is professionally affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Essentia Health. The average patient rating for Ms. Erickson is 4.5 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Brainerd, MN.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Ann Erickson, APRN, CNP From 2014 - 2023

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