2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1154849768 APRN
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KATHERINE MELTON, APRN

Mental Health Counselor in HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
116
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K
MIPS score
86.4127/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE MELTON, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4127/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 116 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.4127/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
116
Part D claims, 2023

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KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 KATHERINE MELTON, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/04/2017

NPI 1154849768

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

116 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

MIPS final score

86.4127/100 3.3127000000000066% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Connecticut

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Mental Health Counselor national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.4127/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Mental Health Counselor) — 86.4127/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.4%
MIPS final score (Mental Health Counselor) — 86.4127/100 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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KATHERINE MELTON, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding APRN credentials at 200 RETREAT AVE, HARTFORD, CT, 06106, with a listed phone of (860) 545-7155. NPI 1154849768 was issued on 09/04/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELTON 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 116 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend. 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 86.4127/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.9936, Cost 43.0396), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

200 RETREAT AVE
HARTFORD, CT 06106

Provider Details

NPI 1154849768
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/04/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.4127
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.9936
Quality
43.0396
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE MELTON, APRN 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.

HARTFORD HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
HARTFORD, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW HAVEN, CT

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

116
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
144
Total Day Supply
4,229
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
49.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How KATHERINE MELTON, APRN fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's 116 claims are below the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's specialty?
KATHERINE MELTON, APRN specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does KATHERINE MELTON, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE MELTON, APRN wrote 116 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE MELTON, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4127/100 (Quality: 81.9936, Cost: 43.0396). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE MELTON, APRN located?
KATHERINE MELTON, APRN is located at 200 RETREAT AVE, HARTFORD, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 545-7155.
What is KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's NPI number?
KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154849768, issued on 09/04/2017.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KATHERINE MELTON, APRN accept Medicare?
KATHERINE MELTON, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 116 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's credentials?
KATHERINE MELTON, APRN's NPI is 1154849768 with credentials APRN. 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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