NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data General Practice Registered Nurse NPI 1174910152 NP
Verify on CMS → Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP
General Practice Registered Nurse in Roxboro, 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 5,757 in General Practice Registered Nurse, 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
955
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · General Practice Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP filed 955 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a General Practice Registered Nurse in Roxboro, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 955
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- ≥74th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1174910152), first enumerated 04/17/2015.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 955 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1174910152 · General Practice Registered Nurse
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1174910152
- ENUM-MID 2015
- TAX-MID 6K General Practice
- RX-LIGHT 955
- BOOK-THIN 101 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Joshua McGaughey, RN · 2015
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
955 ≥ 74th percentile 74% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
955 29% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How General Practice Registered Nurse 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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1174910152 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/17/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP 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.
Carolina Quickcare Family Practice, PLLC
Louisburg, NC
Galatians Foundation
Raleigh, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP - brand share 9.0%
General Practice Registered Nurse average
9% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 955 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.
955
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,901.8
- Total Day Supply
- 53,585
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $54K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 18 (1.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 48
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 71, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
48 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
47 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
40 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
32 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
28 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
27 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
27 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 |
| Omeprazole | 40 |
| Lisinopril | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 28 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 27 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 22 |
| Simvastatin | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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General Practice Registered Nurse Overview
How Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP fits within the General Practice Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
5,757
General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with General Practice Registered Nurse
1,350
Avg Claims per Provider
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's 955 claims are below the specialty average of 1,350.
Nationwide General Practice Registered Nurse peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Dean-Appasu, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2015)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby General Practice 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 Dean-Appasu.
One of 101 General Practice Registered Nurse providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Alyssa Abernathy
FNP-C
Burlington, NC
Julie Alexander
RN, FNP
Cornelius, NC
Samantha Allred
Reidsville, NC
June Basnight
RN
Lexington, NC
Shelby Baumgartner
BSN, RN
Raleigh, NC
Compare General Practice Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's specialty? ▼
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP specializes in General Practice Registered Nurse and practices in Roxboro, North Carolina. Credentials: NP.
How much does Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP wrote 955 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP located? ▼
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP is located at 3762 DURHAM RD STE A, Roxboro, NC, 27573. Phone: (336) 330-0400.
What is Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174910152, issued on 04/17/2015.
Does Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $54K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP had 18 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many General Practice Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,757 General Practice Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average General Practice Registered Nurse provider writes 1,350 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 955 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's credentials? ▼
Melissa Dean-Appasu, NP's NPI is 1174910152 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
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.
- 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).
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