2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1669900346 APRN
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MELISSA BROWN, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.5077/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$420.25
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA BROWN, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 212 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $420.25 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA BROWN, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5077 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,623 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA BROWN, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2017

NPI 1669900346

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,623 142% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

95.5077/100 12.407700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA BROWN, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.5077/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 95.5077/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 95.5077/100 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 BROWN, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1669900346. 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 BROWN, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 2040 HARRODSBURG RD STE 100, LEXINGTON, KY, 40503, with a listed phone of (859) 899-7990. NPI 1669900346 was issued on 05/25/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 2,623 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $216K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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 95.5077/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.5953), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2040 HARRODSBURG RD STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40503

Provider Details

NPI 1669900346
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA BROWN, APRN 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.

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
LEXINGTON, KY

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 BROWN, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$420

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 BROWN, APRN — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,623 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.

2,623
Total Claims
$216K
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,563
Total Day Supply
131,272
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$173K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
72

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 44, 85+: 19

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
178
Amlodipine Besylate
149
Lisinopril
134
Omeprazole
94
Escitalopram Oxalate
81
Duloxetine Hcl
78
Metoprolol Succinate
75
Levothyroxine Sodium
69
Losartan Potassium
68
Metformin Hcl
64

* 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 BROWN, APRN 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 BROWN, APRN's 2,623 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA BROWN, APRN's specialty?
MELISSA BROWN, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MELISSA BROWN, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA BROWN, APRN wrote 2,623 Medicare Part D claims totaling $216K in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA BROWN, APRN's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA BROWN, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (Quality: 89.5953). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA BROWN, APRN located?
MELISSA BROWN, APRN is located at 2040 HARRODSBURG RD STE 100, LEXINGTON, KY, 40503. Phone: (859) 899-7990.
What is MELISSA BROWN, APRN's NPI number?
MELISSA BROWN, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669900346, issued on 05/25/2017.
Does MELISSA BROWN, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA BROWN, APRN's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $173K 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 BROWN, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA BROWN, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA BROWN, APRN accept Medicare?
MELISSA BROWN, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,623 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA BROWN, APRN's credentials?
MELISSA BROWN, APRN's NPI is 1669900346 with credentials APRN. 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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