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Melissa Merrow

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Long Beach, CA Optum
[email protected] (555) 123-4567 linkedin.com/in/...
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years at Optum
Gender
Female
Connections
77
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Merrow is one of them.
  • 5,832 Nurse Practitioners are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,589 contacts at Optum are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in CA: $130,000 – $195,000 (median $151,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in CA: Kaiser Permanente (302), Stanford Health Care (122), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (101).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of Nurse Practitioners in CA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
California State University Long Beach
Master's degree
2012
Skills
Healthcare Hospitals Customer Service Patient Safety Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Leadership Basic Life Support
About Optum
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
optum.com
Office Location
824 E Carson St, Carson, CA
Professional Overview

Melissa Merrow is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Long Beach, CA. As a nurse practitioner, Merrow contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Long Beach, CA. They have been with Optum for 8 years. Merrow holds academic credentials, including Master's degree, from California State University Long Beach. Core competencies include Healthcare, Hospitals, Customer Service, Patient Safety, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Optum operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Long Beach, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Merrow located?
Melissa Merrow is based in Long Beach, CA. They are currently affiliated with Optum.
What is Melissa Merrow's specialty?
Melissa Merrow specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melissa Merrow currently work?
Melissa Merrow currently works at Optum. They have been there for 8 years.
What is Melissa Merrow's educational background?
Melissa Merrow attended California State University Long Beach.
How do I contact Melissa Merrow for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in CA?
Nurse Practitioners in CA typically earn $130,000 to $195,000 annually, with a median of $151,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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