2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487246278
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MELISSA BALDWIN

Family Nurse Practitioner in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
708
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.1997/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.1K
98 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA BALDWIN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 708 claims across 142 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.1997/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.1K across 98 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA BALDWIN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.1997 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 708 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA BALDWIN at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/03/2021

NPI 1487246278

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

708 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

83.1997/100 0.09970000000001278% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA BALDWIN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.1997/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 83.1997/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.2%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 83.1997/100 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 BALDWIN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1487246278. 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 BALDWIN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 18 CORPORATE HILL DR STE 110, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 224-1156. NPI 1487246278 was issued on 02/03/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALDWIN 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 708 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $240K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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 83.1997/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6913, Cost 85.7438), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 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

18 CORPORATE HILL DR STE 110
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1487246278
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/03/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.1997
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6913
Quality
85.7438
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA BALDWIN 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.

LITTLE ROCK ALLERGY AND ASTHMA CLINIC PA
LITTLE ROCK, AR

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 BALDWIN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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 BALDWIN — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 708 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.

708
Total Claims
$240K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
902
Total Day Supply
25,846
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$216K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 71, 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
108
Fluticasone Propionate
106
Azelastine Hcl
96
Montelukast Sodium
58
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
43
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
37
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
31
Ipratropium Bromide
31
Hydroxyzine Hcl
24
Famotidine
18

* 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 BALDWIN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA BALDWIN's 708 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA BALDWIN's specialty?
MELISSA BALDWIN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas.
How much does MELISSA BALDWIN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA BALDWIN wrote 708 Medicare Part D claims totaling $240K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA BALDWIN's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA BALDWIN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.1997/100 (Quality: 68.6913, Cost: 85.7438). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA BALDWIN located?
MELISSA BALDWIN is located at 18 CORPORATE HILL DR STE 110, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 224-1156.
What is MELISSA BALDWIN's NPI number?
MELISSA BALDWIN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487246278, issued on 02/03/2021.
Does MELISSA BALDWIN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA BALDWIN's prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $216K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 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 BALDWIN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA BALDWIN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA BALDWIN accept Medicare?
MELISSA BALDWIN appears in CMS Medicare data with 708 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA BALDWIN's credentials?
MELISSA BALDWIN's NPI is 1487246278. 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.

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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