2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1285149864 CNM, APRN
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KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN

Advanced Practice Midwife in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
134
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$36.47
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN is a Advanced Practice Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 134 claims across 33 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $36.47 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN filed 134 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2017

NPI 1285149864

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

134 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within Kentucky

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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).

KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM, APRN. NPI: 1285149864. 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.

KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM, APRN credentials at 601 S FLOYD ST STE 500, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, with a listed phone of (502) 629-1515. NPI 1285149864 was issued on 12/05/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELVIN 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 134 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

601 S FLOYD ST STE 500
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Provider Details

NPI 1285149864
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM, APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/05/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, 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.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
LOUISVILLE, KY

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 KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$36

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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

KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 134 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.

134
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
202
Total Day Supply
5,563
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 17, 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
Estradiol
21
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
15
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
13
Buspirone Hcl
11
Norethindrone
11

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

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's 134 claims are above the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's specialty?
KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: CNM, APRN.
How much does KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN wrote 134 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN located?
KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN is located at 601 S FLOYD ST STE 500, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202. Phone: (502) 629-1515.
What is KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's NPI number?
KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285149864, issued on 12/05/2017.
Does KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Valacyclovir, Oxybutynin Chloride Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN accept Medicare?
KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 134 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's credentials?
KATHRYN MELVIN, CNM, APRN's NPI is 1285149864 with credentials CNM, 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.
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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