2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1578693511 APN
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MELISSA CHILDERS, APN

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in JONESBORO, Arkansas. 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
17
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$138.57
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA CHILDERS, APN filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in JONESBORO, Arkansas.

17
Part D claims, 2023
$138.57
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELISSA CHILDERS, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

17 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA CHILDERS, APN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2007

NPI 1578693511

Primary specialty

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,375 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,088

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

1. Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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 CHILDERS, APN is a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in JONESBORO, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APN. NPI: 1578693511. 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 CHILDERS, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APN credentials at 225 E JACKSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401, with a listed phone of (870) 972-4510. NPI 1578693511 was issued on 03/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHILDERS 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 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $321 in drug spend. 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.

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,375 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,088 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

225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401

Provider Details

NPI 1578693511
Specialty Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/07/2007

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 CHILDERS, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

17
Total Claims
$321
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23
Total Day Supply
622
Generic Drug Cost
$240

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How MELISSA CHILDERS, APN fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,375
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,088
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA CHILDERS, APN's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 1,088.

Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA CHILDERS, APN's specialty?
MELISSA CHILDERS, APN specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in JONESBORO, Arkansas. Credentials: APN.
How much does MELISSA CHILDERS, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA CHILDERS, APN wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $321 in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA CHILDERS, APN located?
MELISSA CHILDERS, APN is located at 225 E JACKSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401. Phone: (870) 972-4510.
What is MELISSA CHILDERS, APN's NPI number?
MELISSA CHILDERS, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578693511, issued on 03/07/2007.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,375 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,088 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELISSA CHILDERS, APN accept Medicare?
MELISSA CHILDERS, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA CHILDERS, APN's credentials?
MELISSA CHILDERS, APN's NPI is 1578693511 with credentials APN. 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.

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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