2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1881269504 FNP
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Melanie Chavez, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in Las Vegas, New Mexico. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,227 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 259 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$57.73
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Melanie Chavez, FNP filed 1,846 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
$57.73
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.

Melanie Chavez, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,846 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about Melanie Chavez, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2021

NPI 1881269504

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,846 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 9.5%Behavior Technician9.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.9%Counselor - 3.8%Counselor3.8%Clinical Social Worker - 3.8%Clinical Social Worker3.8%Nurse Practitioner - 0.8%Nurse Practitioner0.8%
Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Melanie Chavez, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 105 MILLS AVE STE 200, Las Vegas, NM, 87701, with a listed phone of (505) 617-3870. NPI 1881269504 was issued on 05/25/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Chavez 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 1,846 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 259 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $102K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

105 MILLS AVE STE 200
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Provider Details

NPI 1881269504
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2021

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 Melanie Chavez, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$58

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,846
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
259
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,484
Total Day Supply
101,493
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
63 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 73, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Melanie Chavez, FNP 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
Lisinopril
115
Levothyroxine Sodium
104
Atorvastatin Calcium
88
Omeprazole
79
Hydrochlorothiazide
52
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
52
Metoprolol Succinate
50
Amlodipine Besylate
49
Tamsulosin Hcl
45
Gabapentin
43

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Melanie Chavez, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Melanie Chavez, FNP's 1,846 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Mexico

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melanie Chavez, FNP's specialty?
Melanie Chavez, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Melanie Chavez, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Melanie Chavez, FNP wrote 1,846 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 259 beneficiaries.
Where is Melanie Chavez, FNP located?
Melanie Chavez, FNP is located at 105 MILLS AVE STE 200, Las Vegas, NM, 87701. Phone: (505) 617-3870.
What is Melanie Chavez, FNP's NPI number?
Melanie Chavez, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881269504, issued on 05/25/2021.
Does Melanie Chavez, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Melanie Chavez, FNP had 63 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melanie Chavez, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Chavez, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Chavez, FNP accept Medicare?
Melanie Chavez, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,846 Part D claims and 259 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Chavez, FNP's credentials?
Melanie Chavez, FNP's NPI is 1881269504 with credentials FNP. 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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.