2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1649703497 MD
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MELINDA DELANEY, MD

Pediatrics Physician in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. 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
827
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MELINDA DELANEY, MD is a Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 827 claims across 70 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

MELINDA DELANEY, MD filed 827 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, prescribing 80% generic.

827
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

MELINDA DELANEY, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2017

NPI 1649703497

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

827 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Rhode Island

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — 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 DELANEY, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649703497. 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 DELANEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 245 CHAPMAN ST STE 100, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02905, with a listed phone of (401) 444-6118. NPI 1649703497 was issued on 04/08/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DELANEY 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 827 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $150K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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.

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

245 CHAPMAN ST STE 100
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905

Provider Details

NPI 1649703497
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/08/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA DELANEY, 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.

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
PROVIDENCE, RI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 410007

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELINDA DELANEY, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 827 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.

827
Total Claims
$150K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,294
Total Day Supply
36,775
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$130K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
41 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 24, 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
Omeprazole
49
Amlodipine Besylate
43
Lisinopril
38
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
31
Atorvastatin Calcium
28
Losartan Potassium
25
Fluoxetine Hcl
24
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
24
Ibuprofen
21
Metoprolol Tartrate
19

* 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 DELANEY, 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 DELANEY, MD's 827 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DELANEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA DELANEY, MD's specialty?
MELINDA DELANEY, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELINDA DELANEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA DELANEY, MD wrote 827 Medicare Part D claims totaling $150K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA DELANEY, MD located?
MELINDA DELANEY, MD is located at 245 CHAPMAN ST STE 100, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02905. Phone: (401) 444-6118.
What is MELINDA DELANEY, MD's NPI number?
MELINDA DELANEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649703497, issued on 04/08/2017.
Does MELINDA DELANEY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELINDA DELANEY, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $130K in brand drug costs.
Does MELINDA DELANEY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELINDA DELANEY, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
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 DELANEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA DELANEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA DELANEY, MD accept Medicare?
MELINDA DELANEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 827 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA DELANEY, MD's credentials?
MELINDA DELANEY, MD's NPI is 1649703497 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.
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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