2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1962851493 LMHC, NPP
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Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP

Mental Health Counselor in Saratoga Springs, New York. 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
479
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP filed 479 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Mental Health Counselor in Saratoga Springs, New York, prescribing 94% generic.

479
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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 Cline, LMHC, NPP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

479 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Cline, LMHC, NPP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2016

NPI 1962851493

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

479 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

Specialty distribution in New York

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Mental Health Counselor share within New York

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — 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 Cline, LMHC, NPP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding LMHC, NPP credentials at 30 CRESCENT AVE, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, with a listed phone of (518) 584-3600. NPI 1962851493 was issued on 06/06/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cline 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 479 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

30 CRESCENT AVE
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Provider Details

NPI 1962851493
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials LMHC, NPP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/06/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP 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.

Professional Medical Concierge Services PLLC
Halfmoon, NY

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

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP. To verify Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 479 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.

479
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
639
Total Day Supply
18,768
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
52.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP 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
Lamotrigine
66
Quetiapine Fumarate
53
Sertraline Hcl
36
Clonazepam
33
Escitalopram Oxalate
26
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
24
Trazodone Hcl
23
Asenapine Maleate
19
Buspirone Hcl
18
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
16

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

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's 479 claims are below the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cline.

Compare Mental Health Counselor 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 New York medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Mental Health Counselor peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's specialty?
Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in Saratoga Springs, New York. Credentials: LMHC, NPP.
How much does Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP wrote 479 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP located?
Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP is located at 30 CRESCENT AVE, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Phone: (518) 584-3600.
What is Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's NPI number?
Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962851493, issued on 06/06/2016.
Does Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Quetiapine Fumarate, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP accept Medicare?
Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP appears in CMS Medicare data with 479 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's credentials?
Melissa Cline, LMHC, NPP's NPI is 1962851493 with credentials LMHC, NPP. 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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