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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1164924130 APRN
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Nurse Practitioner in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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
295
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$127.14
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Melissa Allen, APRN filed 295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Bowling Green, Kentucky, prescribing 72% generic.
- 295
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
- $127.14
- 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.
Melissa Allen, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
295 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 Melissa Allen, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
295 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Melissa Allen, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 250 PARK ST, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, with a listed phone of (270) 745-1581. NPI 1164924130 was issued on 03/06/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 295 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $320K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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 | 1164924130 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/06/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melissa Allen, APRN 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, Melissa Allen, APRN is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation
Russellville, KY
Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc.
Bowling Green, KY
Logan Family Practice LLC
Russellville, KY
Logan Physician Practice LLC
Auburn, KY
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 Melissa Allen, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$127
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Melissa Allen, APRN - brand share 28.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 295 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.
295
Total Claims
$320K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 323
- Total Day Supply
- 5,752
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $289K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 183
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.57
- Gender Split
- 37% female / 63% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 39, 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 Melissa Allen, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
29 claims
- Triumeq
Triumeq
26 claims
- Vancomycin Hcl
Vancomycin Hcl
24 claims
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
23 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
15 claims
- Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone
14 claims
- Linezolid
Linezolid
14 claims
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 |
| Triumeq Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi | 26 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 24 |
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 23 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 15 |
| Ceftriaxone Ceftriaxone Sodium | 14 |
| Linezolid | 14 |
| Fluconazole | 13 |
| Piperacillin-Tazobactam Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactam | 11 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melissa Allen, APRN 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
Melissa Allen, APRN's 295 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Allen.
Dr. Diane Abbott
NP
Louisville, KY
Dr. Oluwasegun Abe
APRN
Louisville, KY
Dr. Megan Abel
ANP-BC
Louisville, KY
Brandy Abell
Owensboro, KY
Dr. Lisa Abner
ARNP
London, KY
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Allen, APRN's specialty? ▼
Melissa Allen, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Melissa Allen, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melissa Allen, APRN wrote 295 Medicare Part D claims totaling $320K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Allen, APRN located? ▼
Melissa Allen, APRN is located at 250 PARK ST, Bowling Green, KY, 42101. Phone: (270) 745-1581.
What is Melissa Allen, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Allen, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164924130, issued on 03/06/2018.
Does Melissa Allen, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Allen, APRN's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $289K 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 Melissa Allen, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Allen, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Triumeq, Vancomycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Allen, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Allen, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 295 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Allen, APRN's credentials? ▼
Melissa Allen, APRN's NPI is 1164924130 with credentials APRN. 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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