2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1861563421 MD
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ANIBAL MELO, MD

Nephrology Physician in CHESTERFIELD, Missouri. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 283 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
89.2387/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$976.37
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANIBAL MELO, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHESTERFIELD, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 283 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2387/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $976.37 across 44 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANIBAL MELO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2387 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

ANIBAL MELO, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2006

NPI 1861563421

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,173 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

89.2387/100 6.1387% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANIBAL MELO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.2387/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 89.2387/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.2%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 89.2387/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ANIBAL MELO, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1861563421. 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.

ANIBAL MELO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 224 S WOODS MILL RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO, 63017, with a listed phone of (314) 682-6500. NPI 1861563421 was issued on 11/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELO 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 2,173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 283 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $271K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.2387/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.1405), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

224 S WOODS MILL RD
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017

Provider Details

NPI 1861563421
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.2387
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.1405
Quality

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANIBAL MELO, MD 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.

MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF ST LUKES LLC
CHESTERFIELD, MO

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 ANIBAL MELO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$976

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,173
Total Claims
$271K
Total Drug Cost
283
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,287
Total Day Supply
124,939
Generic Drug Cost
$70K
Opioid Claims
38 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.14
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 87, 75-84: 111, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydralazine Hcl
164
Furosemide
139
Labetalol Hcl
123
Clonidine Hcl
118
Sevelamer Carbonate
113
Losartan Potassium
101
Amlodipine Besylate
100
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
87
Lokelma
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
74
Allopurinol
59

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ANIBAL MELO, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ANIBAL MELO, MD's 2,173 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANIBAL MELO, MD's specialty?
ANIBAL MELO, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CHESTERFIELD, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANIBAL MELO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANIBAL MELO, MD wrote 2,173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $271K in drug costs for 283 beneficiaries.
What is ANIBAL MELO, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANIBAL MELO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2387/100 (Quality: 84.1405). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANIBAL MELO, MD located?
ANIBAL MELO, MD is located at 224 S WOODS MILL RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO, 63017. Phone: (314) 682-6500.
What is ANIBAL MELO, MD's NPI number?
ANIBAL MELO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861563421, issued on 11/13/2006.
Does ANIBAL MELO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANIBAL MELO, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANIBAL MELO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANIBAL MELO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydralazine Hcl, Furosemide, Labetalol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANIBAL MELO, MD accept Medicare?
ANIBAL MELO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,173 Part D claims and 283 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANIBAL MELO, MD's credentials?
ANIBAL MELO, MD's NPI is 1861563421 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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