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MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in NORFOLK, 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
400
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$195.13
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C filed 400 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in NORFOLK, Virginia, prescribing 87% generic.

400
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$195.13
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

400 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2014

NPI 1194124073

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

400 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Virginia

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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 CRAIG, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 600 GRESHAM DR STE 8630A, NORFOLK, VA, 23507, with a listed phone of (757) 388-6144. NPI 1194124073 was issued on 08/17/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRAIG 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 400 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

600 GRESHAM DR STE 8630A
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Provider Details

NPI 1194124073
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/17/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C 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.

SENTARA MEDICAL GROUP
NEWPORT NEWS, VA

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 CRAIG, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$195

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 CRAIG, PA-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 400 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.

400
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
863
Total Day Supply
24,660
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.47
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
50
Furosemide
43
Spironolactone
36
Eliquis
Apixaban
27
Amlodipine Besylate
23
Metoprolol Tartrate
23
Lisinopril
17
Amoxicillin
15
Carvedilol
14
Bumetanide
13

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's 400 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's specialty?
MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C wrote 400 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C located?
MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C is located at 600 GRESHAM DR STE 8630A, NORFOLK, VA, 23507. Phone: (757) 388-6144.
What is MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's NPI number?
MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194124073, issued on 08/17/2014.
Does MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Furosemide, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C accept Medicare?
MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 400 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's credentials?
MELINDA CRAIG, PA-C's NPI is 1194124073 with credentials PA-C. 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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