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HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ROGUE RIVER, Oregon. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 628 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD filed 7,842 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in ROGUE RIVER, Oregon, prescribing 90% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

7,842 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2008

NPI 1346401742

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,842 129% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Oregon

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 509 E MAIN ST, ROGUE RIVER, OR, 97537, with a listed phone of (541) 582-0505. NPI 1346401742 was issued on 06/19/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERLO-GRIFANTINI 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 7,842 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 628 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $538K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

509 E MAIN ST
ROGUE RIVER, OR 97537

Provider Details

NPI 1346401742
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, 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.

ROGUE RIVER FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC PC
ROGUE RIVER, OR

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 7,842 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.

7,842
Total Claims
$538K
Total Drug Cost
628
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,193
Total Day Supply
470,705
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$402K
Generic Drug Cost
$136K
Opioid Claims
543 (6.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
188

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 269, 75-84: 249, 85+: 63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
588
Atorvastatin Calcium
374
Lisinopril
358
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
281
Omeprazole
247
Amlodipine Besylate
205
Gabapentin
190
Hydrochlorothiazide
190
Losartan Potassium
185
Metformin Hcl
164

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's 7,842 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MERLO-GRIFANTINI.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's specialty?
HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ROGUE RIVER, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD wrote 7,842 Medicare Part D claims totaling $538K in drug costs for 628 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD located?
HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD is located at 509 E MAIN ST, ROGUE RIVER, OR, 97537. Phone: (541) 582-0505.
What is HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's NPI number?
HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346401742, issued on 06/19/2008.
Does HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $402K in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD had 543 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD accept Medicare?
HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,842 Part D claims and 628 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's credentials?
HEATHER MERLO-GRIFANTINI, MD's NPI is 1346401742 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.
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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