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Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Kalispell, Montana.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,345 in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
739
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 623
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.4/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows

Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 739 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

81.4/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
739
Part D claims, 2024
85%
generic prescribing
≥32nd
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1700366838), first enumerated 08/17/2018.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 739 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1700366838 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1700366838
  • ENUM-RECENT 2018
  • TAX-MID 25K Acute Care
  • MIPS-INLINE 81.4/100
  • RX-LIGHT 739
  • BOOK-THIN 28 in Montana
  • PHOTO-FINISH Amber Fields, CNP · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

81 ≥ 32nd percentile 32% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER sits

This provider among acute care nurse practitioner peers

Across the 3,830 acute care nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 34% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 81 · MIPS quality, percentile: 34
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one acute care nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2018

NPI 1700366838

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

25,345 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

739 19% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 623

MIPS final score

81.4/100 2.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers
Clinical Social Worker6.4%Physical Therapist6.4%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Pharmacist5%Professional Counselor4.3%Addiction (Substance Use Dis…4.2%Acute Care Nurse Practitioner0.1%
Largest specialties in Montana (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.4/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%81.4%
MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) - 81.4/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

350 HERITAGE WAY STE 1100
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-8900

Provider Details

NPI 1700366838
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/17/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.435
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
73.2294
Quality
64.8872
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

St Peters Health
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Helena, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270003

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 Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER - brand share 15.0%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner average

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 739 2024 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 2024.

739
Total Claims
$801K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
998.8
Total Day Supply
23,898
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$766K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
151 (20.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.24
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Anastrozole
 47
Prednisone
 39
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
38
Potassium Chloride
 38
Oxycodone Hcl
 35
Letrozole
 31
Ondansetron Hcl
 31
Prochlorperazine Maleate
 25
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
19

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

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

25,345
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
623
Avg Claims per Provider

Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 739 claims are above the specialty average of 623.

Nationwide Acute Care Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Cotner, both outside Montana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (81.4 here).

Traci Poppaw 81.4 OH Amber Fields 81.4 OH Glenn Fields 81.4 OH Tina Harris 81.4 OH

Same NPPES enumeration year (2018)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Shayle Glover Atlanta, GA Michaela Johnson Sun City, AZ Tiffany Scalf Gainesville, FL Maria Zouloufis Manhasset, NY

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Montana

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

One of 28 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Montana, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Tina Barker
DNP, FNP, AGACNP-BC
Missoula, MT
Janel Barta
APRN
Shepherd, MT
Maria Brosnan
APRN, ACNP-BC
Helena, MT
Kelly Clark-Rayl
AGACNP-BC, MSN, CCRN
Hamilton, MT
John Clements
Billings, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty? ▼
Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Kalispell, Montana. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 739 Medicare Part D claims totaling $801K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
What is Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare quality score? ▼
Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4/100 (Quality: 73.2, Cost: 64.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER located? ▼
Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 350 HERITAGE WAY STE 1100, Kalispell, MT, 59901. Phone: (406) 752-8900.
What is Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700366838, issued on 08/17/2018.
Does Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $766K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 151 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.4%.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,345 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 623 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Prednisone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 739 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials? ▼
Melissa Cotner, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1700366838 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.