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MELISSA ARNOLD

Registered Nurse in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 280 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4157/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MELISSA ARNOLD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4157/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,323 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.4157/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA ARNOLD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/01/2021

NPI 1073108130

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,323 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

MIPS final score

91.4157/100 8.315700000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA ARNOLD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4157/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 91.4157/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 91.4157/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1073108130. 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 ARNOLD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider at 41 MALL RD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805, with a listed phone of (781) 744-8610. NPI 1073108130 was issued on 03/01/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARNOLD 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 1,323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 280 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $80K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.4157/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.877), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805

Provider Details

NPI 1073108130
Specialty Registered Nurse
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/01/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.4157
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.877
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELISSA ARNOLD. To verify MELISSA ARNOLD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MELISSA ARNOLD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,323 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.

1,323
Total Claims
$80K
Total Drug Cost
280
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,240
Total Day Supply
66,196
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 107, 65-74: 106, 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
Clonazepam
91
Lorazepam
84
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
73
Trazodone Hcl
68
Sertraline Hcl
67
Duloxetine Hcl
63
Aripiprazole
57
Quetiapine Fumarate
53
Buspirone Hcl
48
Fluoxetine Hcl
48

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Registered Nurse Overview

How MELISSA ARNOLD fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA ARNOLD's 1,323 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Massachusetts

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARNOLD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA ARNOLD's specialty?
MELISSA ARNOLD specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts.
How much does MELISSA ARNOLD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA ARNOLD wrote 1,323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $80K in drug costs for 280 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA ARNOLD's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA ARNOLD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4157/100 (Quality: 76.877). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA ARNOLD located?
MELISSA ARNOLD is located at 41 MALL RD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805. Phone: (781) 744-8610.
What is MELISSA ARNOLD's NPI number?
MELISSA ARNOLD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073108130, issued on 03/01/2021.
Does MELISSA ARNOLD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA ARNOLD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA ARNOLD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA ARNOLD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA ARNOLD accept Medicare?
MELISSA ARNOLD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,323 Part D claims and 280 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA ARNOLD's credentials?
MELISSA ARNOLD's NPI is 1073108130. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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