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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1477840569 PHD, CNP
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Amarillo, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
5.5/100
▼ 78 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 5.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,784 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 5.5/100
- MIPS score · -78 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 99%
- generic prescribing
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 Nelson, PHD, CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
6 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP sits
This provider among psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner peers
Across the 1,917 psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,784 308% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
5.5/100 77.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 5.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) - 5.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Nelson, PHD, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PHD, CNP credentials at 1901 MEDI PARK DR STE 2058, Amarillo, TX, 79106, with a listed phone of (866) 959-2008. NPI 1477840569 was issued on 07/08/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,784 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $117K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 5.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 18.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,776 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477840569 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | PHD, CNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
5.5466
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
18.4886
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP 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.
According to CMS billing records, Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Forefront Telecare Inc
Wisner, LA
Forefront-Rush Medical Service PA
Amarillo, TX
Shannon Clinic
San Angelo, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP. To verify Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP - brand share 1.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 3,784 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.
3,784
Total Claims
$117K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,809
- Total Day Supply
- 99,238
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $23K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $95K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 69, 65-74: 45, 75-84: 67, 85+: 65
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
346 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
308 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
275 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
274 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
242 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
211 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
208 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
164 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 346 |
| Mirtazapine | 308 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 275 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 274 |
| Risperidone | 242 |
| Olanzapine | 211 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 208 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 164 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 155 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 148 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's 3,784 claims are above the specialty average of 927.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nelson.
Victoria Aaron-Chukwunyere
Rosenberg, TX
Dr. Chinyere Abakasanga
PMHNP
Richmond, TX
Dr. Adeline Abam
APRN-CNP
Fort Worth, TX
Julius Abam
Midlothian, TX
Dr. Kellie Abbee
NP
Southlake, TX
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's specialty? ▼
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Amarillo, Texas. Credentials: PHD, CNP.
How much does Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP wrote 3,784 Medicare Part D claims totaling $117K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
What is Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 5.5/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 18.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP located? ▼
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP is located at 1901 MEDI PARK DR STE 2058, Amarillo, TX, 79106. Phone: (866) 959-2008.
What is Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's NPI number? ▼
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477840569, issued on 07/08/2011.
Does Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Mirtazapine, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP accept Medicare? ▼
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,784 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's credentials? ▼
Melinda Nelson, PHD, CNP's NPI is 1477840569 with credentials PHD, CNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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