2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1477049898
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MELISSA BEAVER

Nurse Practitioner in NEWTON, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA BEAVER is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NEWTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 120 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MELISSA BEAVER filed 2,193 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEWTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA BEAVER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2018

NPI 1477049898

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,193 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

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

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 BEAVER is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NEWTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1477049898. 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 BEAVER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider at 3975 ROBINSON RD, NEWTON, NC, 28658, with a listed phone of (828) 466-0466. NPI 1477049898 was issued on 07/09/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEAVER 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 2,193 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $181K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%. 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

3975 ROBINSON RD
NEWTON, NC 28658

Provider Details

NPI 1477049898
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/09/2018

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA BEAVER — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,193 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.

2,193
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,962
Total Day Supply
83,847
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$151K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Opioid Claims
118 (5.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.90
Gender Split
68% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 36, 75-84: 37, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
109
Levothyroxine Sodium
100
Atorvastatin Calcium
82
Furosemide
80
Eliquis
Apixaban
75
Buspirone Hcl
71
Tramadol Hcl
70
Sertraline Hcl
65
Amlodipine Besylate
62
Losartan Potassium
62

* 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 BEAVER 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 BEAVER's 2,193 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby 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 BEAVER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA BEAVER's specialty?
MELISSA BEAVER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in NEWTON, North Carolina.
How much does MELISSA BEAVER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA BEAVER wrote 2,193 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA BEAVER located?
MELISSA BEAVER is located at 3975 ROBINSON RD, NEWTON, NC, 28658. Phone: (828) 466-0466.
What is MELISSA BEAVER's NPI number?
MELISSA BEAVER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477049898, issued on 07/09/2018.
Does MELISSA BEAVER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA BEAVER's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA BEAVER prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA BEAVER had 118 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
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 BEAVER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA BEAVER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA BEAVER accept Medicare?
MELISSA BEAVER appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,193 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA BEAVER's credentials?
MELISSA BEAVER's NPI is 1477049898. 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.

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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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