2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1689951105 PHARMACIST
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Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST

Pharmacist in Spokane, Washington. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 290,447 in Pharmacist, 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
758
Medicare Part D claims · 253 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST filed 758 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Spokane, Washington, prescribing 72% generic.

758
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing

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 Ehlert, PHARMACIST's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

758 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 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 Ehlert, PHARMACIST?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/11/2011

NPI 1689951105

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

758 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Largest specialties in Washington (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor - 8.6%Mental Health Counselor8.6%Massage Therapist - 6.5%Massage Therapist6.5%Counselor - 5.7%Counselor5.7%Behavior Technician - 4.5%Behavior Technician4.5%Pharmacist - 4%Pharmacist4%Physical Therapist - 3.6%Physical Therapist3.6%
Largest specialties in Washington (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pharmacist. Verify directly:

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 Ehlert, PHARMACIST appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMACIST credentials at 120 W MISSION AVE, Spokane, WA, 99201, with a listed phone of (509) 323-8757. NPI 1689951105 was issued on 11/11/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ehlert 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 758 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 253 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $126K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 72% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

120 W MISSION AVE
Spokane, WA 99201

Provider Details

NPI 1689951105
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMACIST
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/11/2011

License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST. To verify Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST - brand share 21.0%
Pharmacist average

21% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 758 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.

758
Total Claims
$126K
Total Drug Cost
253
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,587
Total Day Supply
46,674
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$112K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 113, 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 Ehlert, PHARMACIST 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
62
Lisinopril
48
Amlodipine Besylate
36
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
36
Famotidine
32
Losartan Potassium
25
Fluticasone Propionate
23
Hydrochlorothiazide
23
Metformin Hcl
20
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
17

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

Pharmacist Overview

How Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's 758 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's specialty?
Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Spokane, Washington. Credentials: PHARMACIST.
How much does Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST wrote 758 Medicare Part D claims totaling $126K in drug costs for 253 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST located?
Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST is located at 120 W MISSION AVE, Spokane, WA, 99201. Phone: (509) 323-8757.
What is Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's NPI number?
Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689951105, issued on 11/11/2011.
Does Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $112K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST accept Medicare?
Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST appears in CMS Medicare data with 758 Part D claims and 253 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's credentials?
Melissa Ehlert, PHARMACIST's NPI is 1689951105 with credentials PHARMACIST. 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).

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 PlainDoctor editorial team.