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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871548008 NP
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Nurse Practitioner in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in 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 · 332 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$92.13
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Melinda Williams, NP filed 3,696 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Fayetteville, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $92.13
- 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 Williams, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,696 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Melinda Williams, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,696 241% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Melinda Williams, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 18 ELDAD RD, Fayetteville, TN, 37334, with a listed phone of (931) 438-8260. NPI 1871548008 was issued on 05/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,696 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 332 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $269K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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 | 1871548008 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/24/2006 |
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 Williams, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$92
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 Williams, NP - brand share 11.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,696 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.
3,696
Total Claims
$269K
Total Drug Cost
332
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,100
- Total Day Supply
- 232,845
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $192K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $76K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 177
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 59, 65-74: 175, 75-84: 82, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melinda Williams, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
185 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
158 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
136 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
124 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
116 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
100 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
90 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
85 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 185 |
| Lisinopril | 158 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 136 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 124 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 116 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 100 |
| Gabapentin | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 85 |
| Omeprazole | 79 |
| Alprazolam | 78 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melinda Williams, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Melinda Williams, NP's 3,696 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Williams.
Dr. Rochelle Aaser
APRN
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Hibo Abdi
APRN
Nashville, TN
Dr. Amed Abdullah
FNP-C
Nashville, TN
Dr. Dilmon Abdullah
NP
Antioch, TN
Dr. Tracie Abel
NP
Germantown, TN
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melinda Williams, NP's specialty? ▼
Melinda Williams, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Credentials: NP.
How much does Melinda Williams, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melinda Williams, NP wrote 3,696 Medicare Part D claims totaling $269K in drug costs for 332 beneficiaries.
Where is Melinda Williams, NP located? ▼
Melinda Williams, NP is located at 18 ELDAD RD, Fayetteville, TN, 37334. Phone: (931) 438-8260.
What is Melinda Williams, NP's NPI number? ▼
Melinda Williams, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871548008, issued on 05/24/2006.
Does Melinda Williams, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melinda Williams, NP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $192K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melinda Williams, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melinda Williams, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melinda Williams, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Melinda Williams, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,696 Part D claims and 332 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melinda Williams, NP's credentials? ▼
Melinda Williams, NP's NPI is 1871548008 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
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.
- 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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