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2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1558335992 CNS
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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Fishersville, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,708 in Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
76 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 Morris, CNS filed 1,531 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Fishersville, Virginia, prescribing 96% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $1.9K
- 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 Morris, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,531 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 Morris, CNS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,531 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Virginia 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.
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 Morris, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 19 BRIAR KNOLL CT, Fishersville, VA, 22939, with a listed phone of (540) 949-0955. NPI 1558335992 was issued on 02/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,531 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $115K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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 | 1558335992 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Credentials | CNS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/14/2006 |
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 Morris, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.9K
Largest payer
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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 · Generic-heavy
Melanie Morris, CNS - brand share 4.0%
Clinical Nurse Specialist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,531 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.
1,531
Total Claims
$115K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,686
- Total Day Supply
- 80,001
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $63K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $52K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 45, 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 Morris, CNS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
103 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
91 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
83 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
75 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
74 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
70 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
66 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
64 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 103 |
| Lamotrigine | 91 |
| Lorazepam | 83 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 75 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 74 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 70 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 66 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 64 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 58 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 55 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview
How Melanie Morris, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.
1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider
Melanie Morris, CNS's 1,531 claims are above the specialty average of 953.
Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Morris.
Krystal Acton
Richmond, VA
Dr. Cheri Blevins
DNP APRN CCNS CCRN
Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Elisha Bolton
APRN
Portsmouth, VA
Dr. Trina Carter
CNS
Mechanicsville, VA
Dr. Bethany Cesaro
MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC
Fairfax, VA
Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanie Morris, CNS's specialty? ▼
Melanie Morris, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in Fishersville, Virginia. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Melanie Morris, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melanie Morris, CNS wrote 1,531 Medicare Part D claims totaling $115K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
Where is Melanie Morris, CNS located? ▼
Melanie Morris, CNS is located at 19 BRIAR KNOLL CT, Fishersville, VA, 22939. Phone: (540) 949-0955.
What is Melanie Morris, CNS's NPI number? ▼
Melanie Morris, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558335992, issued on 02/14/2006.
Does Melanie Morris, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melanie Morris, CNS's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melanie Morris, CNS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Morris, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Lamotrigine, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Morris, CNS accept Medicare? ▼
Melanie Morris, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,531 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Morris, CNS's credentials? ▼
Melanie Morris, CNS's NPI is 1558335992 with credentials CNS. 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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