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Melissa Cooper

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Tucson, AZ Optum
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
4 years at Optum
Gender
Female
Connections
46
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Cooper is one of them.
  • 1,618 Nurse Practitioners are based in AZ (out of 27,246 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,589 contacts at Optum are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in AZ: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in AZ: Banner Health (102), Mayo Clinic (27), Honorhealth (23).
  • 3% of Nurse Practitioners in AZ hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in AZ have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • 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
Grand Canyon University
Master Of Science
2018
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors
Skills
Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support Electronic Medical Record Critical Care Nursing Healthcare
About Optum
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
optum.com
Professional Overview

Melissa Cooper is a Family Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Tucson, AZ. As a nurse practitioner, Cooper contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Tucson, AZ. They have been with Optum for 4 years. Cooper holds academic credentials, including Master Of Science and Bachelors, from Grand Canyon University and Grand Canyon University. Core competencies include Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Electronic Medical Record, Critical Care Nursing, Healthcare. 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Cooper located?
Melissa Cooper is based in Tucson, AZ. They are currently affiliated with Optum.
What is Melissa Cooper's specialty?
Melissa Cooper specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Family Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melissa Cooper currently work?
Melissa Cooper currently works at Optum. They have been there for 4 years.
What is Melissa Cooper's educational background?
Melissa Cooper attended Grand Canyon University and Grand Canyon University.
How do I contact Melissa Cooper 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 AZ?
Nurse Practitioners in AZ typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. 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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