2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1306899885 WHNP
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MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner in BUFFALO, 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
191
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner avg: 232
Industry payments
$90.13
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP filed 191 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner in BUFFALO, New York.

191
Part D claims, 2023
$90.13
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

191 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 LOEFKE, WHNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2006

NPI 1306899885

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner

Niche

2,864 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

191 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 232

Specialty distribution in New York

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner share within New York

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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 LOEFKE, WHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner provider holding WHNP credentials at 155 LAWN AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207, with a listed phone of (716) 875-2904. NPI 1306899885 was issued on 05/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOEFKE 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 191 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,864 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 232 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

155 LAWN AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14207

Provider Details

NPI 1306899885
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials WHNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP 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.

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER OF WNY, INC.
BUFFALO, NY

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 LOEFKE, WHNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$90

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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.

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 LOEFKE, WHNP. To verify MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

191
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
276
Total Day Supply
6,468
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 25, 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 LOEFKE, WHNP 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
Fluconazole
27
Estradiol
18
Acyclovir
15
Volnea
Desog-E.Estradiol/E.Estradiol
11

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

2,864
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
52
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
232
Avg Claims per Provider

MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's 191 claims are below the specialty average of 232.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology 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 LOEFKE.

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's specialty?
MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner and practices in BUFFALO, New York. Credentials: WHNP.
How much does MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP wrote 191 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP located?
MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP is located at 155 LAWN AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207. Phone: (716) 875-2904.
What is MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's NPI number?
MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306899885, issued on 05/18/2006.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 2,864 Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner providers across 52 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole, Estradiol, Acyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP accept Medicare?
MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 191 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's credentials?
MELINDA LOEFKE, WHNP's NPI is 1306899885 with credentials WHNP. 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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