2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1104570886 NP
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MELISSA COCHRAN, NP

Registered Nurse in RALEIGH, North Carolina. 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
281
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$200.82
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA COCHRAN, NP filed 281 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in RALEIGH, North Carolina, prescribing 77% generic.

281
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
$200.82
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

281 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 COCHRAN, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/10/2022

NPI 1104570886

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

281 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Registered Nurse share within North Carolina

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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 COCHRAN, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 6026 SIX FORKS RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27609, with a listed phone of (919) 865-8710. NPI 1104570886 was issued on 02/10/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COCHRAN 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 281 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $237K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

6026 SIX FORKS RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609

Provider Details

NPI 1104570886
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/10/2022

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 COCHRAN, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$201

Largest payer

Alkermes, 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 · Typical

MELISSA COCHRAN, NP — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 281 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.

281
Total Claims
$237K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
301
Total Day Supply
8,557
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$226K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA COCHRAN, NP 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
Benztropine Mesylate
21
Olanzapine
20
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
17
Haloperidol
17
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
16
Clozapine
13
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
13
Trazodone Hcl
13

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How MELISSA COCHRAN, NP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's 281 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COCHRAN.

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's specialty?
MELISSA COCHRAN, NP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does MELISSA COCHRAN, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA COCHRAN, NP wrote 281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $237K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA COCHRAN, NP located?
MELISSA COCHRAN, NP is located at 6026 SIX FORKS RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27609. Phone: (919) 865-8710.
What is MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's NPI number?
MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104570886, issued on 02/10/2022.
Does MELISSA COCHRAN, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $226K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA COCHRAN, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Benztropine Mesylate, Olanzapine, Divalproex Sodium Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA COCHRAN, NP accept Medicare?
MELISSA COCHRAN, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 281 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's credentials?
MELISSA COCHRAN, NP's NPI is 1104570886 with credentials NP. 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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