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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255576500 APN
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,519 in Adult Health 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 282 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$105.55
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Melanie Lowe, APN filed 2,793 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Hendersonville, Tennessee, prescribing 89% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $105.55
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥88th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1255576500 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1255576500
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 30K Adult Health
- RX-MID 2,793
- BOOK-THIN 496 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Barbara Neumann · 2008
Melanie Lowe, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,793 ≥ 88th percentile 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Melanie Lowe, APN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,793 133% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee 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 Adult Health 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255576500 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/15/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melanie Lowe, APN 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.
Cornerstone Primary Healthcare, Inc
Hendersonville, TN
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 Lowe, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$106
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 Lowe, APN - brand share 11.0%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,793 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.
2,793
Total Claims
$200K
Total Drug Cost
282
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,676
- Total Day Supply
- 192,184
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $155K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $44K
- Opioid Claims
- 54 (1.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 133
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.89
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 180, 75-84: 70, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melanie Lowe, APN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
123 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
115 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
110 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
106 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
99 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
97 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
91 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
79 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 123 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 115 |
| Losartan Potassium | 110 |
| Lisinopril | 106 |
| Omeprazole | 99 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 97 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 79 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 69 |
| Metformin Hcl | 57 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melanie Lowe, APN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,519
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider
Melanie Lowe, APN's 2,793 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.
Nationwide Adult Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Lowe, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lowe.
One of 496 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Amber Adams
NP
Memphis, TN
Dr. Darryl Adams
APN
Altamont, TN
Dr. Joanna Adams
NP
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Wanda Adams
ANP
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Tania Addess
NP
Germantown, TN
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanie Lowe, APN's specialty? ▼
Melanie Lowe, APN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Credentials: APN.
How much does Melanie Lowe, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melanie Lowe, APN wrote 2,793 Medicare Part D claims totaling $200K in drug costs for 282 beneficiaries.
Where is Melanie Lowe, APN located? ▼
Melanie Lowe, APN is located at 125 INDIAN LAKE BLVD, Hendersonville, TN, 37075. Phone: (615) 824-1616.
What is Melanie Lowe, APN's NPI number? ▼
Melanie Lowe, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255576500, issued on 12/15/2008.
Does Melanie Lowe, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melanie Lowe, APN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
Does Melanie Lowe, APN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melanie Lowe, APN had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 29,519 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melanie Lowe, APN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Lowe, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Lowe, APN accept Medicare? ▼
Melanie Lowe, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,793 Part D claims and 282 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Lowe, APN's credentials? ▼
Melanie Lowe, APN's NPI is 1255576500 with credentials APN. 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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