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MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. 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
314
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MERIDIAN, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 314 claims across 51 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C filed 314 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MERIDIAN, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2018

NPI 1477030062

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

314 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MERIDIAN, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP-C. NPI: 1477030062. 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.

MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 1818 COLLEGE DRIVE, MERIDIAN, MS, 39304, with a listed phone of (601) 581-7603. NPI 1477030062 was issued on 07/26/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWSE 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 314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

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

1818 COLLEGE DRIVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39304

Provider Details

NPI 1477030062
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/26/2018

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 314 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.

314
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
324
Total Day Supply
9,293
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$48K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
25
Levothyroxine Sodium
17
Metformin Hcl
17
Tamsulosin Hcl
15
Hydrochlorothiazide
12
Lithium Carbonate
11
Losartan Potassium
11

* 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 HOWSE, FNP-C 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 HOWSE, FNP-C's 314 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C's specialty?
MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C wrote 314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C located?
MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C is located at 1818 COLLEGE DRIVE, MERIDIAN, MS, 39304. Phone: (601) 581-7603.
What is MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C's NPI number?
MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477030062, issued on 07/26/2018.
Does MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
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 HOWSE, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C accept Medicare?
MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 314 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C's credentials?
MELANIE HOWSE, FNP-C's NPI is 1477030062 with credentials FNP-C. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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