2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1205455631
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ANDREW MELCHER

Neurology Physician in METAIRIE, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
176
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$531.89
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW MELCHER is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 176 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $531.89 across 23 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANDREW MELCHER filed 176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across METAIRIE, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW MELCHER practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANDREW MELCHER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2020

NPI 1205455631

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

176 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW MELCHER is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1205455631. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANDREW MELCHER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider at 3800 HOUMA BLVD STE 325, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 952-8532. NPI 1205455631 was issued on 04/15/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELCHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3800 HOUMA BLVD STE 325
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1205455631
Specialty Neurology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/15/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW MELCHER bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

EAST JEFFERSON PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC
METAIRIE, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANDREW MELCHER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$532

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANDREW MELCHER — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 176 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

176
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
242
Total Day Supply
6,485
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 12, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
23
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
17
Gabapentin
16
Prednisone
15
Atorvastatin Calcium
12
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology Physician Overview

How ANDREW MELCHER fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW MELCHER's 176 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MELCHER.

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW MELCHER's specialty?
ANDREW MELCHER specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana.
How much does ANDREW MELCHER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW MELCHER wrote 176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW MELCHER located?
ANDREW MELCHER is located at 3800 HOUMA BLVD STE 325, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 952-8532.
What is ANDREW MELCHER's NPI number?
ANDREW MELCHER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205455631, issued on 04/15/2020.
Does ANDREW MELCHER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW MELCHER's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW MELCHER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW MELCHER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Nurtec Odt, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW MELCHER accept Medicare?
ANDREW MELCHER appears in CMS Medicare data with 176 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW MELCHER's credentials?
ANDREW MELCHER's NPI is 1205455631. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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