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2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1598939464 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Melanie Walter, M.D.
Dermatology Physician in Roanoke, 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 14,645 in Dermatology Physician, 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
986
Medicare Part D claims · 484 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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 Walter, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 986 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 986
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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 Walter, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Melanie Walter, M.D. sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Melanie Walter, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Melanie Walter, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Melanie Walter, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Melanie Walter, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
986 35% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Melanie Walter, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Walter, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2000 STEPHENSON AVE., Roanoke, VA, 24014, with a listed phone of (540) 395-3376. NPI 1598939464 was issued on 04/22/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 986 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 484 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $167K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,645 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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 | 1598939464 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/22/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Melanie Walter, M.D. - brand share 6.0%
Dermatology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 986 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.
986
Total Claims
$167K
Total Drug Cost
484
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,177
- Total Day Supply
- 30,353
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $131K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $36K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 42
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 233, 85+: 51
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melanie Walter, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
186 claims
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
145 claims
- Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
120 claims
- Fluorouracil 69
Fluorouracil
69 claims
- Clotrimazole 67
Clotrimazole
67 claims
- Metronidazole 47
Metronidazole
47 claims
- Finasteride 37
Finasteride
37 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 33
Doxycycline Hyclate
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 186 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 145 |
| Hydrocortisone | 120 |
| Fluorouracil | 69 |
| Clotrimazole | 67 |
| Metronidazole | 47 |
| Finasteride | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 |
| Ketoconazole | 26 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Fluocinolone/Shower Cap | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Melanie Walter, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
14,645
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider
Melanie Walter, M.D.'s 986 claims are above the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walter.
Dr. Charles Aaronson
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Liana Abramova
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Erin Adams
MD
Midlothian, VA
Dr. Raj Agarwal
M.D.
North Chesterfield, VA
Dr. Etsubdenk Ajebo
MD
Fairfax, VA
Compare Dermatology Physician 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 Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanie Walter, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Melanie Walter, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Roanoke, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Melanie Walter, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melanie Walter, M.D. wrote 986 Medicare Part D claims totaling $167K in drug costs for 484 beneficiaries.
What is Melanie Walter, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Melanie Walter, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melanie Walter, M.D. located? ▼
Melanie Walter, M.D. is located at 2000 STEPHENSON AVE., Roanoke, VA, 24014. Phone: (540) 395-3376.
What is Melanie Walter, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Melanie Walter, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598939464, issued on 04/22/2008.
Does Melanie Walter, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melanie Walter, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $131K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 14,645 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melanie Walter, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Walter, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Walter, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Melanie Walter, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 986 Part D claims and 484 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Walter, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Melanie Walter, M.D.'s NPI is 1598939464 with credentials M.D.. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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