2026 NPPES data Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist NPI 1407917750 PHARM.D.
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MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist in WALNUT CREEK, California. 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
770
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist avg: 397
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. is a Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist ([object Object]) practicing in WALNUT CREEK, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 770 claims across 161 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. filed 770 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WALNUT CREEK, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/12/2006

NPI 1407917750

Primary specialty

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist

Mid-sized

5,925 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

770 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 397

Specialty distribution in California

How Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist share within California

1. Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist) — 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.

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MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. is a Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist provider practicing in WALNUT CREEK, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHARM.D.. NPI: 1407917750. 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 CHEUNG, PHARM.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist provider holding PHARM.D. credentials at 320 LENNON LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 94598, with a listed phone of (925) 906-2422. NPI 1407917750 was issued on 12/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHEUNG 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 770 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $236K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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.

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,925 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 397 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

320 LENNON LN
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598

Provider Details

NPI 1407917750
Specialty Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist
Credentials PHARM.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/12/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.. To verify MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 770 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.

770
Total Claims
$236K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,358
Total Day Supply
70,746
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$228K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
99
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
98
Glipizide
76
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
55
Atorvastatin Calcium
47
Humulin N
Insulin Nph Human Isophane
47
Metformin Hcl
40
Humulin 70-30
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm
29
Simvastatin
20
Ozempic
Semaglutide
17

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

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist Overview

How MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. fits within the Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist landscape nationally.

5,925
Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist Providers in US
53
States with Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist
397
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s 770 claims are above the specialty average of 397.

Nearby Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist Providers in California

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

Compare Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s specialty?
MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. specializes in Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist and practices in WALNUT CREEK, California. Credentials: PHARM.D..
How much does MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. wrote 770 Medicare Part D claims totaling $236K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. located?
MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. is located at 320 LENNON LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA, 94598. Phone: (925) 906-2422.
What is MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s NPI number?
MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407917750, issued on 12/12/2006.
Does MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $228K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 5,925 Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist provider writes 397 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Jardiance, Metformin Hcl Er, Glipizide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. accept Medicare?
MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 770 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s credentials?
MELISSA CHEUNG, PHARM.D.'s NPI is 1407917750 with credentials PHARM.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.
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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