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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1598007023 ANP/GNP-C
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Greensboro, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology 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.
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Prescribing volume
280
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$88.68
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C filed 280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Greensboro, North Carolina, prescribing 90% generic.
- 280
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $88.68
- 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 Cross, ANP/GNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
280 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Cross, ANP/GNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
280 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding ANP/GNP-C credentials at 501 N ELAM AVE, Greensboro, NC, 27403, with a listed phone of (336) 832-1895. NPI 1598007023 was issued on 03/22/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.4%.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598007023 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ANP/GNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C 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.
The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation
Greensboro, NC
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 Cross, ANP/GNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$89
Largest payer
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
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 Cross, ANP/GNP-C - brand share 10.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 280 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.
280
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 328
- Total Day Supply
- 5,118
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 113 (40.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 83 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's 280 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cross.
Desta Abate
Burlington, NC
Dr. Eva Abrams
NP
Goldsboro, NC
Dr. Leslie Ackerman
NP
Jefferson, NC
Dr. Amie Adams
NP
High Point, NC
Dr. Deborah Adams-Wingate
NP
Wilmington, NC
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's specialty? ▼
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Greensboro, North Carolina. Credentials: ANP/GNP-C.
How much does Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C wrote 280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C located? ▼
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C is located at 501 N ELAM AVE, Greensboro, NC, 27403. Phone: (336) 832-1895.
What is Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598007023, issued on 03/22/2013.
Does Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.4%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 280 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's credentials? ▼
Melissa Cross, ANP/GNP-C's NPI is 1598007023 with credentials ANP/GNP-C. 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 (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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