NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1508929282 MD
Verify on CMS → Melissa Bleicher, MD
Nephrology Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,806 in Nephrology Physician, 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 195 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Melissa Bleicher, MD filed 1,828 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Nephrology Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prescribing 97% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥83rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Melissa Bleicher, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1508929282), first enumerated 12/18/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,828 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Pennsylvania statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Melissa Bleicher, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: PA-BOM annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508929282 · Nephrology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1508929282
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Nephrology Physician
- RX-MID 1,828
- BOOK-LIGHT 537 in Pennsylvania
- PHOTO-ENUM Howard Cushner · 2006
Melissa Bleicher, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,828 ≥ 83rd percentile 83% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Melissa Bleicher, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Melissa Bleicher, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,828 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508929282 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/18/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melissa Bleicher, MD 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.
University OF Penn - Medical Group
Lancaster, PA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Melissa Bleicher, MD. To verify Melissa Bleicher, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Melissa Bleicher, MD - brand share 3.0%
Nephrology Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,828 2024 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 2024.
1,828
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,912.133
- Total Day Supply
- 116,669
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $53K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $60K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 27
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.74
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 68, 65-74: 94, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melissa Bleicher, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
201 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
193 claims
- Pravastatin Sodium
Pravastatin Sodium
131 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
107 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
104 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
102 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
91 claims
- Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus
88 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 201 |
| Prednisone | 193 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 131 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 107 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 104 |
| Carvedilol | 102 |
| Losartan Potassium | 91 |
| Tacrolimus | 88 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 61 |
| Omeprazole | 60 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Melissa Bleicher, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,806
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,511
Avg Claims per Provider
Melissa Bleicher, MD's 1,828 claims are above the specialty average of 1,511.
Nationwide Nephrology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bleicher, both outside Pennsylvania so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bleicher.
One of 537 Nephrology Physician providers enrolled in Pennsylvania, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Mohamed Anwar Abdus Samad
MD
York, PA
Dr. Samer Abou Chehade
M.D
Erie, PA
Blaise Abramovitz
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Parvaneh Abtahi
MD
Wyomissing, PA
Azza Abubaker
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Bleicher, MD's specialty? ▼
Melissa Bleicher, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Melissa Bleicher, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Melissa Bleicher, MD wrote 1,828 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Bleicher, MD located? ▼
Melissa Bleicher, MD is located at 3400 SPRUCE STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 662-2638.
What is Melissa Bleicher, MD's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Bleicher, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508929282, issued on 12/18/2006.
Does Melissa Bleicher, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Bleicher, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,806 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,511 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Bleicher, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Bleicher, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Prednisone, Pravastatin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Bleicher, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Bleicher, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,828 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Bleicher, MD's credentials? ▼
Melissa Bleicher, MD's NPI is 1508929282 with credentials MD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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