2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609280882 DNP
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MELINDA ALLEN, DNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. 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
657
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$502.29
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELINDA ALLEN, DNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 657 claims across 31 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $502.29 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELINDA ALLEN, DNP filed 657 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELINDA ALLEN, DNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2014

NPI 1609280882

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

657 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

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

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).

MELINDA ALLEN, DNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP. NPI: 1609280882. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MELINDA ALLEN, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 627 24 1/2 RD STE F, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81505, with a listed phone of (970) 644-5013. NPI 1609280882 was issued on 06/16/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLEN 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 657 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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

627 24 1/2 RD STE F
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505

Provider Details

NPI 1609280882
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/16/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA ALLEN, DNP 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.

MONUMENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC
GRAND JUNCTION, CO

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 MELINDA ALLEN, DNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$502

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 · Generic-heavy

MELINDA ALLEN, DNP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 657 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.

657
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
847
Total Day Supply
25,079
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 15, 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.

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
48
Mirtazapine
45
Trazodone Hcl
44
Risperidone
38
Alprazolam
35
Fluoxetine Hcl
33
Lamotrigine
31
Clonazepam
28
Temazepam
24
Aripiprazole
21

* 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 MELINDA ALLEN, DNP 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

MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's 657 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's specialty?
MELINDA ALLEN, DNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. Credentials: DNP.
How much does MELINDA ALLEN, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA ALLEN, DNP wrote 657 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA ALLEN, DNP located?
MELINDA ALLEN, DNP is located at 627 24 1/2 RD STE F, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81505. Phone: (970) 644-5013.
What is MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's NPI number?
MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609280882, issued on 06/16/2014.
Does MELINDA ALLEN, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
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 MELINDA ALLEN, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Mirtazapine, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA ALLEN, DNP accept Medicare?
MELINDA ALLEN, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 657 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's credentials?
MELINDA ALLEN, DNP's NPI is 1609280882 with credentials DNP. 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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