2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1093096422 AGPCNP
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MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP

Nurse Practitioner in CHARLOTTE, 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
131
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$507.09
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 131 claims across 48 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $507.09 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP filed 131 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2011

NPI 1093096422

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

131 88% 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 BENSON, AGPCNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: AGPCNP. NPI: 1093096422. 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 BENSON, AGPCNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGPCNP credentials at 10905 PROVIDENCE RD W, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277, with a listed phone of (980) 488-4900. NPI 1093096422 was issued on 08/30/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENSON 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 131 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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

10905 PROVIDENCE RD W
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Provider Details

NPI 1093096422
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials AGPCNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/30/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP 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.

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
CONCORD, NC
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
CHARLOTTE, 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).

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 BENSON, AGPCNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$507

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Typical

MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 131 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.

131
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
270
Total Day Supply
8,040
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
13
Metoprolol Succinate
13
Amlodipine Besylate
12
Eliquis
Apixaban
12

* 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 BENSON, AGPCNP 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 BENSON, AGPCNP's 131 claims are below 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 BENSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP's specialty?
MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: AGPCNP.
How much does MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP wrote 131 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP located?
MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP is located at 10905 PROVIDENCE RD W, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277. Phone: (980) 488-4900.
What is MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP's NPI number?
MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093096422, issued on 08/30/2011.
Does MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K 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 BENSON, AGPCNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP accept Medicare?
MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 131 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP's credentials?
MELISSA BENSON, AGPCNP's NPI is 1093096422 with credentials AGPCNP. 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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