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MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in UTICA, New York. 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
186
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in UTICA, New York, prescribing 91% generic.

186
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

186 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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 LABRANCHE, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2018

NPI 1487122016

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

186 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

Specialty distribution in New York

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within New York

1. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health 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 LABRANCHE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1424 GENESEE ST, UTICA, NY, 13502, with a listed phone of (315) 724-6146. NPI 1487122016 was issued on 11/13/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LABRANCHE 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 186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

1424 GENESEE ST
UTICA, NY 13502

Provider Details

NPI 1487122016
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/13/2018

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP. To verify MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 186 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.

186
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
211
Total Day Supply
3,669
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 59, 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.

What MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP 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
Nystatin
39
Metronidazole
28
Misoprostol
26
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
23
Terconazole
19
Estradiol
11

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's 186 claims are below the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LABRANCHE.

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's specialty?
MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in UTICA, New York. Credentials: NP.
How much does MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP wrote 186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP located?
MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP is located at 1424 GENESEE ST, UTICA, NY, 13502. Phone: (315) 724-6146.
What is MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's NPI number?
MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487122016, issued on 11/13/2018.
Does MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $70 in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Nystatin, Metronidazole, Misoprostol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP accept Medicare?
MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 186 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's credentials?
MELINDA LABRANCHE, NP's NPI is 1487122016 with credentials NP. 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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