2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487089322 MSN, NP
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MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in ELIZABETHTON, Tennessee. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP filed 6,721 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in ELIZABETHTON, Tennessee, prescribing 87% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,721 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2013

NPI 1487089322

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,721 450% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 WADE, MSN, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN, NP credentials at 426 E G ST, ELIZABETHTON, TN, 37643, with a listed phone of (423) 547-5950. NPI 1487089322 was issued on 09/11/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WADE 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 6,721 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $610K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 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

426 E G ST
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643

Provider Details

NPI 1487089322
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials MSN, NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/11/2013

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 6,721 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.

6,721
Total Claims
$610K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,826
Total Day Supply
178,105
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$355K
Generic Drug Cost
$251K
Opioid Claims
188 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
221

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.87
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
268
Furosemide
250
Pantoprazole Sodium
238
Levothyroxine Sodium
203
Gabapentin
175
Donepezil Hcl
133
Lisinopril
127
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
126
Eliquis
Apixaban
125
Trazodone Hcl
115

* 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 WADE, MSN, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's 6,721 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's specialty?
MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in ELIZABETHTON, Tennessee. Credentials: MSN, NP.
How much does MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP wrote 6,721 Medicare Part D claims totaling $610K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP located?
MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP is located at 426 E G ST, ELIZABETHTON, TN, 37643. Phone: (423) 547-5950.
What is MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's NPI number?
MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487089322, issued on 09/11/2013.
Does MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $355K in brand drug costs.
Does MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP had 188 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 WADE, MSN, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP accept Medicare?
MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,721 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's credentials?
MELANIE WADE, MSN, NP's NPI is 1487089322 with credentials MSN, NP. 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.

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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