2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1962588525 FNP
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MELINDA AMENT, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in WATERTOWN, Minnesota. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.95
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELINDA AMENT, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WATERTOWN, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 265 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $28.95 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELINDA AMENT, FNP filed 2,316 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WATERTOWN, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELINDA AMENT, FNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/27/2006

NPI 1962588525

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,316 114% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 AMENT, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WATERTOWN, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1962588525. 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 AMENT, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 204 LEWIS AVE S, WATERTOWN, MN, 55388, with a listed phone of (952) 955-1963. NPI 1962588525 was issued on 10/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMENT 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 2,316 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $189K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

204 LEWIS AVE S
WATERTOWN, MN 55388

Provider Details

NPI 1962588525
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA AMENT, FNP 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.

AERIS MEDICAL GROUP PLLC
ST LOUIS PARK, MN
INFINITE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE, PA
WATERTOWN, MN

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 AMENT, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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

MELINDA AMENT, FNP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,316 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.

2,316
Total Claims
$189K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,739
Total Day Supply
133,457
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$131K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Opioid Claims
31 (1.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
151

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 142, 75-84: 81, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
156
Atorvastatin Calcium
79
Metoprolol Succinate
73
Amlodipine Besylate
57
Escitalopram Oxalate
54
Prednisone
53
Omeprazole
50
Lisinopril
48
Pantoprazole Sodium
47
Hydrochlorothiazide
46

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELINDA AMENT, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

MELINDA AMENT, FNP's 2,316 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA AMENT, FNP's specialty?
MELINDA AMENT, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in WATERTOWN, Minnesota. Credentials: FNP.
How much does MELINDA AMENT, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA AMENT, FNP wrote 2,316 Medicare Part D claims totaling $189K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA AMENT, FNP located?
MELINDA AMENT, FNP is located at 204 LEWIS AVE S, WATERTOWN, MN, 55388. Phone: (952) 955-1963.
What is MELINDA AMENT, FNP's NPI number?
MELINDA AMENT, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962588525, issued on 10/27/2006.
Does MELINDA AMENT, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELINDA AMENT, FNP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $131K in brand drug costs.
Does MELINDA AMENT, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELINDA AMENT, FNP had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELINDA AMENT, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA AMENT, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA AMENT, FNP accept Medicare?
MELINDA AMENT, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,316 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA AMENT, FNP's credentials?
MELINDA AMENT, FNP's NPI is 1962588525 with credentials FNP. 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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