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2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1285149864 CNM, APRN
Verify on CMS → Kathryn Melvin, CNM, APRN
Advanced Practice Midwife in Louisville, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,937 in Advanced Practice Midwife, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kathryn Melvin, CNM, APRN filed 134 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Practice Midwife in Louisville, Kentucky, prescribing 87% generic.
- 134
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $36.47
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Kathryn Melvin, CNM, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
134 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Kathryn Melvin, CNM, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare Part D claims
134 35% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Kathryn Melvin, CNM, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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.
Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,937 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
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%
Advanced Practice Midwife average
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.
What Kathryn Melvin, CNM, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
21 claims
- Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir
15 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid…
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
13 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
11 claims
- Norethindrone
Norethindrone
11 claims
| 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.
10,937
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.
Dr. Christine Adams
CNM
Lexington, KY
Dr. Marilu Adams
ARNP
Owensboro, KY
Dr. Mary Akers
CNM, PHD
Elizabethtown, KY
Dr. Brenda Alexander
CNM
Bardstown, KY
Dr. Sarah Almon
CNM
Madisonville, KY
Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 10,937 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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