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BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in UTICA, New York. 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.7056/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.7056/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.7056/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
477
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

79 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2006

NPI 1316955214

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

477 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

MIPS final score

78.7056/100 4.39439999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within New York

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.7056/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 78.7056/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.7%
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 78.7056/100 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.

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BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NPP credentials at 1427 GENESEE ST, UTICA, NY, 13501, with a listed phone of (315) 798-8868. NPI 1316955214 was issued on 08/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELNICK 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 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $118K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.7056/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.739, Cost 42.3807), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

1427 GENESEE ST
UTICA, NY 13501

Provider Details

NPI 1316955214
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NPP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.7056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.739
Quality
42.3807
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP. To verify BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 477 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.

477
Total Claims
$118K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
707
Total Day Supply
21,147
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$105K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 26, 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.

What BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Sertraline Hcl
44
Buspirone Hcl
39
Duloxetine Hcl
36
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
33
Risperidone
31
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
27
Quetiapine Fumarate
22
Escitalopram Oxalate
21
Alprazolam
20
Aripiprazole
18

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's 477 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MELNICK.

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's specialty?
BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in UTICA, New York. Credentials: NPP.
How much does BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $118K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
What is BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's Medicare quality score?
BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.7056/100 (Quality: 81.739, Cost: 42.3807). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP located?
BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP is located at 1427 GENESEE ST, UTICA, NY, 13501. Phone: (315) 798-8868.
What is BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's NPI number?
BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316955214, issued on 08/04/2006.
Does BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $105K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Buspirone Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP accept Medicare?
BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's credentials?
BENEDETTA MELNICK, NPP's NPI is 1316955214 with credentials NPP. 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.

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

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