2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1255009833
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MELISSA CERVANTES

Physician Assistant in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia. 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
233
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELISSA CERVANTES filed 233 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, prescribing 88% generic.

233
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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MELISSA CERVANTES's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

233 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA CERVANTES?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2021

NPI 1255009833

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

233 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Physician Assistant share within Georgia

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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 CERVANTES appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 696 GRAYSON HWY, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046, with a listed phone of (770) 963-0927. NPI 1255009833 was issued on 08/31/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CERVANTES 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 233 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

696 GRAYSON HWY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

Provider Details

NPI 1255009833
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA CERVANTES 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.

NORTH METROPOLITAN RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLP
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
PEACHTREE IMMEDIATE CARE FP, LLC
ATHENS, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA CERVANTES — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 233 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.

233
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
242
Total Day Supply
3,011
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$985
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA CERVANTES prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
30
Methylprednisolone
28
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
17
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
15
Ipratropium Bromide
12
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
12
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How MELISSA CERVANTES fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA CERVANTES's 233 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA CERVANTES's specialty?
MELISSA CERVANTES specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia.
How much does MELISSA CERVANTES prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA CERVANTES wrote 233 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA CERVANTES located?
MELISSA CERVANTES is located at 696 GRAYSON HWY, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046. Phone: (770) 963-0927.
What is MELISSA CERVANTES's NPI number?
MELISSA CERVANTES's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255009833, issued on 08/31/2021.
Does MELISSA CERVANTES prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA CERVANTES's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $985 in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA CERVANTES prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA CERVANTES's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Methylprednisolone, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA CERVANTES accept Medicare?
MELISSA CERVANTES appears in CMS Medicare data with 233 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA CERVANTES's credentials?
MELISSA CERVANTES's NPI is 1255009833. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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