2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1134339427 MD
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MELINDA COOPER, MD

Pediatrics Physician in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1191/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$503.36
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELINDA COOPER, MD is a Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 267 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $503.36 across 31 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELINDA COOPER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1191 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,523 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELINDA COOPER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELINDA COOPER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2007

NPI 1134339427

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,523 231% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

MIPS final score

90.1191/100 7.019100000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Pediatrics Physician share within West Virginia

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within West Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELINDA COOPER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatrics Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.1191/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 COOPER, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1134339427. 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 COOPER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 MON HEALTH MEDICAL PARK DR STE 1201, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26505, with a listed phone of (304) 599-9400. NPI 1134339427 was issued on 05/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOPER 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 2,523 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $348K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.1191/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.9698), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

1000 MON HEALTH MEDICAL PARK DR STE 1201
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505

Provider Details

NPI 1134339427
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/23/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

90.1191
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.9698
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA COOPER, MD 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.

MONONGALIA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL COMPANY
MORGANTOWN, WV

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 COOPER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$503

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 · Typical

MELINDA COOPER, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,523 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.

2,523
Total Claims
$348K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,670
Total Day Supply
164,956
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$290K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K
Opioid Claims
148 (5.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 82, 85+: 25

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
119
Atorvastatin Calcium
97
Hydrochlorothiazide
75
Losartan Potassium
74
Amlodipine Besylate
73
Lisinopril
59
Gabapentin
53
Tramadol Hcl
53
Metoprolol Succinate
51
Furosemide
49

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How MELINDA COOPER, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

MELINDA COOPER, MD's 2,523 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COOPER.

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA COOPER, MD's specialty?
MELINDA COOPER, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELINDA COOPER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA COOPER, MD wrote 2,523 Medicare Part D claims totaling $348K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
What is MELINDA COOPER, MD's Medicare quality score?
MELINDA COOPER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (Quality: 66.9698). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELINDA COOPER, MD located?
MELINDA COOPER, MD is located at 1000 MON HEALTH MEDICAL PARK DR STE 1201, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26505. Phone: (304) 599-9400.
What is MELINDA COOPER, MD's NPI number?
MELINDA COOPER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134339427, issued on 05/23/2007.
Does MELINDA COOPER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELINDA COOPER, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $290K in brand drug costs.
Does MELINDA COOPER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELINDA COOPER, MD had 148 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELINDA COOPER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA COOPER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA COOPER, MD accept Medicare?
MELINDA COOPER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,523 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA COOPER, MD's credentials?
MELINDA COOPER, MD's NPI is 1134339427 with credentials MD. 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.
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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