2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609129584 NP
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MELISSA FOSTER, NP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Virginia. 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
255
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$653.64
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA FOSTER, NP filed 255 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Virginia, prescribing 91% generic.

255
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$653.64
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELISSA FOSTER, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

255 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 FOSTER, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2012

NPI 1609129584

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

255 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

1. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health 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 FOSTER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1212 KOGER CENTER BLVD, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23235, with a listed phone of (804) 897-2100. NPI 1609129584 was issued on 10/17/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOSTER 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 255 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

1212 KOGER CENTER BLVD
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235

Provider Details

NPI 1609129584
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/17/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA FOSTER, 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.

VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS FOR WOMEN, LTD
MIDLOTHIAN, VA

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 FOSTER, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$654

Largest payer

MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL 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 · Generic-heavy

MELISSA FOSTER, NP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 255 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.

255
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
412
Total Day Supply
10,640
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 31, 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 FOSTER, NP 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
Estradiol
38
Nystatin
18
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
17
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
15
Triamcinolone Acetonide
14
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA FOSTER, NP fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA FOSTER, NP's 255 claims are below the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA FOSTER, NP's specialty?
MELISSA FOSTER, NP specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does MELISSA FOSTER, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA FOSTER, NP wrote 255 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA FOSTER, NP located?
MELISSA FOSTER, NP is located at 1212 KOGER CENTER BLVD, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23235. Phone: (804) 897-2100.
What is MELISSA FOSTER, NP's NPI number?
MELISSA FOSTER, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609129584, issued on 10/17/2012.
Does MELISSA FOSTER, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA FOSTER, NP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA FOSTER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA FOSTER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Nystatin, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA FOSTER, NP accept Medicare?
MELISSA FOSTER, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 255 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA FOSTER, NP's credentials?
MELISSA FOSTER, NP's NPI is 1609129584 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

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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