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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1285049015
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
195
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Melanie Fitzmorris filed 195 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, Louisiana.
- 195
- Part D claims, 2023
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Melanie Fitzmorris's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
195 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Melanie Fitzmorris?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
195 84% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana 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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Melanie Fitzmorris appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 200 CORPORATE BLVD, Lafayette, LA, 70508, with a listed phone of (337) 593-5500. NPI 1285049015 was issued on 07/01/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 195 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.5%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1285049015 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2014 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
195
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 197
- Total Day Supply
- 3,947
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 75 (38.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melanie Fitzmorris prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
27 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
24 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
24 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
20 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
20 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
20 claims
- Losartan-Hydrochlo…
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 24 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 24 |
| Pregabalin | 20 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melanie Fitzmorris fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Melanie Fitzmorris's 195 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fitzmorris.
Dr. Julianna Aaron
FNP-C
Shreveport, LA
Tori Abbess
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Kimberly Abbott
N.P.
Prairieville, LA
Dr. Halimo Abdi
APRN
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Karen Abel
APRN, CFNP
Iowa, LA
Compare Family 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 Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanie Fitzmorris's specialty? ▼
Melanie Fitzmorris specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Lafayette, Louisiana.
How much does Melanie Fitzmorris prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melanie Fitzmorris wrote 195 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is Melanie Fitzmorris located? ▼
Melanie Fitzmorris is located at 200 CORPORATE BLVD, Lafayette, LA, 70508. Phone: (337) 593-5500.
What is Melanie Fitzmorris's NPI number? ▼
Melanie Fitzmorris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285049015, issued on 07/01/2014.
Does Melanie Fitzmorris prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melanie Fitzmorris had 75 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.5%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melanie Fitzmorris prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Fitzmorris's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Fitzmorris accept Medicare? ▼
Melanie Fitzmorris appears in CMS Medicare data with 195 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Fitzmorris's credentials? ▼
Melanie Fitzmorris's NPI is 1285049015. 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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