2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1679557391 M.D.
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MELISSA BROWN, M.D.

Urology Physician in ABERDEEN, South Dakota. 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 · 448 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$29.83
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA BROWN, M.D. is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ABERDEEN, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 448 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $29.83 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA BROWN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELISSA BROWN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELISSA BROWN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/06/2005

NPI 1679557391

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,136 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Urology Physician share within South Dakota

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 97.5814/100 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.

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 BROWN, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in ABERDEEN, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679557391. 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, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3015 3RD AVE SE, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401, with a listed phone of (605) 725-1700. NPI 1679557391 was issued on 12/06/2005. 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 2,136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 448 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $132K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

3015 3RD AVE SE
ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Provider Details

NPI 1679557391
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/06/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA BROWN, M.D. 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.

MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC
RAPID CITY, SD

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, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$30

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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 · Generic-heavy

MELISSA BROWN, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,136 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.

2,136
Total Claims
$132K
Total Drug Cost
448
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,496
Total Day Supply
94,598
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$87K
Antibiotic Claims
467

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 162, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
228
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
219
Finasteride
203
Methenamine Hippurate
172
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
140
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
123
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
95
Solifenacin Succinate
93
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
Tolterodine Tartrate
87
Imipramine Hcl
78

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Urology Physician Overview

How MELISSA BROWN, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s 2,136 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in South Dakota

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s specialty?
MELISSA BROWN, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in ABERDEEN, South Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELISSA BROWN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA BROWN, M.D. wrote 2,136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $132K in drug costs for 448 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MELISSA BROWN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA BROWN, M.D. located?
MELISSA BROWN, M.D. is located at 3015 3RD AVE SE, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401. Phone: (605) 725-1700.
What is MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679557391, issued on 12/06/2005.
Does MELISSA BROWN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA BROWN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Oxybutynin Chloride Er, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA BROWN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELISSA BROWN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,136 Part D claims and 448 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s credentials?
MELISSA BROWN, M.D.'s NPI is 1679557391 with credentials M.D.. 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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