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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1679557391 M.D.
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Urology Physician in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,367 in Urology 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.
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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
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$29.83
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Melissa Brown, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Melissa Brown, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Melissa Brown, M.D. sits
This provider among urology physician peers
Across the 4,623 urology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Melissa Brown, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 72% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 81% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one urology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Melissa Brown, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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).
What does the federal data show about Melissa Brown, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,136 67% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Melissa Brown, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,367 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
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%
Urology Physician average
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.
What Melissa Brown, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
228 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid…
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
219 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
203 claims
- Methenamine Hippur…
Methenamine Hippurate
172 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
140 claims
- Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
123 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
95 claims
- Solifenacin Succin…
Solifenacin Succinate
93 claims
| 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.
13,367
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.
Dr. Christopher Adducci
MD
Watertown, SD
Dr. Adam Althaus
M.D.
Dakota Dunes, SD
Dr. David Arend
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Dileep Bhat
M D
Mitchell, SD
Dr. Nathan Bockholt
M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). 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 13,367 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
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 (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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