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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1083264584 NP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Brevard, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Arnold, NP filed 1,163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Brevard, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Melissa Arnold, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,163 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 Arnold, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,163 5% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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.
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Melissa Arnold, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 150 S CALDWELL ST, Brevard, NC, 28712, with a listed phone of (828) 883-4040. NPI 1083264584 was issued on 09/17/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1083264584 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/17/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melissa Arnold, NP 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.
Blue Mountain Medicine PLLC
Brevard, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Melissa Arnold, NP - brand share 10.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,163 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.
1,163
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,708
- Total Day Supply
- 77,508
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $50K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Opioid Claims
- 29 (2.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.84
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 132, 75-84: 41, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melissa Arnold, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
81 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
72 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
49 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
45 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
43 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
40 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
35 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 81 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 32 |
| Prednisone | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melissa Arnold, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Melissa Arnold, NP's 1,163 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arnold.
Dr. Aloysius Abaya
FNP
Wilson, NC
Dr. Megan Abbott
FNP-C
Asheville, NC
Dr. Sude Abdulahi
NP
Wake Forest, NC
Dr. Gwen Abdulhafid
NP
Sylva, NC
Dr. Natalie Abernathy
FNP-C
Connelly Springs, NC
Compare Family 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Arnold, NP's specialty? ▼
Melissa Arnold, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Brevard, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Melissa Arnold, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melissa Arnold, NP wrote 1,163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Arnold, NP located? ▼
Melissa Arnold, NP is located at 150 S CALDWELL ST, Brevard, NC, 28712. Phone: (828) 883-4040.
What is Melissa Arnold, NP's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Arnold, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083264584, issued on 09/17/2019.
Does Melissa Arnold, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Arnold, NP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Arnold, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melissa Arnold, NP had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Arnold, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Arnold, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Metoprolol Succinate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Arnold, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Arnold, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,163 Part D claims and 202 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Arnold, NP's credentials? ▼
Melissa Arnold, NP's NPI is 1083264584 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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