2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1164924130 APRN
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MELISSA ALLEN, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky. 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA ALLEN, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 295 claims across 87 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $127.14 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA ALLEN, APRN filed 295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA ALLEN, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/06/2018

NPI 1164924130

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

295 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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).

MELISSA ALLEN, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1164924130. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLEN 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 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. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 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

250 PARK ST
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

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.

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

87,227
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.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 87,227 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

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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