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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1417945023 NP NURSE PRACTITIONE
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Tremonton, Utah.
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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 339 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$69.02
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
Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE filed 4,645 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Tremonton, Utah, prescribing 90% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $69.02
- 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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,645 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
4,645 280% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Utah 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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP NURSE PRACTITIONE credentials at 935 N 1000 W, Tremonton, UT, 84337, with a listed phone of (435) 207-4800. NPI 1417945023 was issued on 10/07/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,645 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 339 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $426K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
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 | 1417945023 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP NURSE PRACTITIONE |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/07/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE 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.
Ihc Health Services Inc
Tremonton, UT
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 Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$69
Largest payer
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS 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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE - brand share 10.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,645 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.
4,645
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
339
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,184
- Total Day Supply
- 295,064
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $318K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $101K
- Opioid Claims
- 36 (0.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 122
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 81% female / 19% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 88, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
228 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
217 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
201 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
150 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
143 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
127 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
110 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
105 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 228 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 217 |
| Lisinopril | 201 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 |
| Omeprazole | 143 |
| Potassium Chloride | 127 |
| Gabapentin | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 105 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 98 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 97 |
* 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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE 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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's 4,645 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hughes.
Dr. Joanne Abegglen
N.P.
Washington, UT
Dr. Tiffany Adames
FNP-BC
South Jordan, UT
Brian Adams
St George, UT
Dr. Cara Ahlstrom
APRN
Kaysville, UT
Joseph Alatorre
Eagle Mountain, UT
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 Utah 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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's specialty? ▼
Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tremonton, Utah. Credentials: NP NURSE PRACTITIONE.
How much does Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE wrote 4,645 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 339 beneficiaries.
Where is Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE located? ▼
Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE is located at 935 N 1000 W, Tremonton, UT, 84337. Phone: (435) 207-4800.
What is Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's NPI number? ▼
Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417945023, issued on 10/07/2005.
Does Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $318K in brand drug costs.
Does Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
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 Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE accept Medicare? ▼
Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,645 Part D claims and 339 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's credentials? ▼
Melanie Hughes, NP NURSE PRACTITIONE's NPI is 1417945023 with credentials NP NURSE PRACTITIONE. 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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