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MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in LAFAYETTE, Colorado. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 694 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.0K
99 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C filed 5,991 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in LAFAYETTE, Colorado, prescribing 81% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$2.0K
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 FOUNTAIN, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,991 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 FOUNTAIN, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2016

NPI 1609327493

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,991 456% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Colorado

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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 FOUNTAIN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD STE 110, LAFAYETTE, CO, 80026, with a listed phone of (303) 415-4355. NPI 1609327493 was issued on 10/17/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOUNTAIN 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 5,991 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 694 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $791K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD STE 110
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026

Provider Details

NPI 1609327493
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/17/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-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.

BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH
★★★★☆ 4/5
LAFAYETTE, CO
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 060027
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY OF WEST DENVER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
WESTMINSTER, CO

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 FOUNTAIN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 5,991 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.

5,991
Total Claims
$791K
Total Drug Cost
694
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,847
Total Day Supply
398,841
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$694K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Opioid Claims
102 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
198

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 256, 75-84: 278, 85+: 117

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C 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
409
Levothyroxine Sodium
369
Lisinopril
238
Gabapentin
197
Amlodipine Besylate
191
Simvastatin
146
Metformin Hcl
140
Losartan Potassium
134
Alendronate Sodium
132
Omeprazole
122

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's 5,991 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's specialty?
MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in LAFAYETTE, Colorado. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C wrote 5,991 Medicare Part D claims totaling $791K in drug costs for 694 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C located?
MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C is located at 1000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD STE 110, LAFAYETTE, CO, 80026. Phone: (303) 415-4355.
What is MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's NPI number?
MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609327493, issued on 10/17/2016.
Does MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $694K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C had 102 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C accept Medicare?
MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,991 Part D claims and 694 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's credentials?
MELISSA FOUNTAIN, PA-C's NPI is 1609327493 with credentials PA-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

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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