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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1689006256 FNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Newark, Delaware.
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
924
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.2K
146 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
Melanie Hiester, FNP filed 924 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Newark, Delaware, prescribing 88% generic.
- 924
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $2.2K
- 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 Hiester, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
924 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 Melanie Hiester, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
924 24% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Delaware
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Delaware 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 Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
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.
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 Hiester, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 27 MARROWS RD, Newark, DE, 19713, with a listed phone of (302) 455-0900. NPI 1689006256 was issued on 08/06/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 924 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $164K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689006256 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/06/2013 |
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 Hiester, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.2K
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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
Melanie Hiester, FNP - brand share 12.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 924 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.
924
Total Claims
$164K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,502
- Total Day Supply
- 44,812
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $133K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 33, 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 Melanie Hiester, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
80 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
55 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
50 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
49 claims
- Vraylar
Vraylar
49 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
42 claims
- Desvenlafaxine Suc…
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
39 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 80 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 55 |
| Clonazepam | 50 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 49 |
| Vraylar Cariprazine Hcl | 49 |
| Mirtazapine | 42 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er Desvenlafaxine Succinate | 39 |
| Lamotrigine | 35 |
| Alprazolam | 32 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 32 |
* 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 Hiester, FNP 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 Hiester, FNP's 924 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Delaware
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Delaware, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hiester.
Dr. Sara Abbo
CRNP
Newark, DE
Dr. Jessica Abbott
MSN FNP-BC, NP-C
Milford, DE
Dr. Jillian Abbott
FNP-C
Selbyville, DE
Dr. Jessica Abernathy-Lenowitz
NP
Selbyville, DE
Dr. Katherine Abernethy
NP-C
New Castle, DE
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 Delaware 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 Hiester, FNP's specialty? ▼
Melanie Hiester, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Newark, Delaware. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Melanie Hiester, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melanie Hiester, FNP wrote 924 Medicare Part D claims totaling $164K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is Melanie Hiester, FNP located? ▼
Melanie Hiester, FNP is located at 27 MARROWS RD, Newark, DE, 19713. Phone: (302) 455-0900.
What is Melanie Hiester, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Melanie Hiester, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689006256, issued on 08/06/2013.
Does Melanie Hiester, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melanie Hiester, FNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $133K in brand drug costs.
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 Hiester, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Hiester, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Hiester, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Melanie Hiester, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 924 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Hiester, FNP's credentials? ▼
Melanie Hiester, FNP's NPI is 1689006256 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
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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