2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1396821724 FNP
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MELISSA COUSINS, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in ANDERSON, Indiana. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 141 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$374.6
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA COUSINS, FNP filed 2,873 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in ANDERSON, Indiana.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
$374.6
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 COUSINS, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,873 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 COUSINS, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/27/2006

NPI 1396821724

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,873 165% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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 COUSINS, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 2009 BROWN ST, ANDERSON, IN, 46016, with a listed phone of (317) 574-1254. NPI 1396821724 was issued on 10/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COUSINS 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 2,873 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 141 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $243K 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2009 BROWN ST
ANDERSON, IN 46016

Provider Details

NPI 1396821724
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA COUSINS, FNP 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.

ALLIANCE PHYSICIANS INC
KETTERING, OH

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

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 COUSINS, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$375

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,873
Total Claims
$243K
Total Drug Cost
141
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,492
Total Day Supply
97,656
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 100, 65-74: 36, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA COUSINS, FNP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
337
Omeprazole
214
Lisinopril
158
Levothyroxine Sodium
119
Gabapentin
114
Pantoprazole Sodium
113
Montelukast Sodium
101
Metformin Hcl
94
Metoprolol Succinate
88
Amlodipine Besylate
67

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA COUSINS, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA COUSINS, FNP's 2,873 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA COUSINS, FNP's specialty?
MELISSA COUSINS, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ANDERSON, Indiana. Credentials: FNP.
How much does MELISSA COUSINS, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA COUSINS, FNP wrote 2,873 Medicare Part D claims totaling $243K in drug costs for 141 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA COUSINS, FNP located?
MELISSA COUSINS, FNP is located at 2009 BROWN ST, ANDERSON, IN, 46016. Phone: (317) 574-1254.
What is MELISSA COUSINS, FNP's NPI number?
MELISSA COUSINS, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396821724, issued on 10/27/2006.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA COUSINS, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA COUSINS, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA COUSINS, FNP accept Medicare?
MELISSA COUSINS, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,873 Part D claims and 141 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA COUSINS, FNP's credentials?
MELISSA COUSINS, FNP's NPI is 1396821724 with credentials FNP. 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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