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2026 NPPES data Occupational Therapist NPI 1457575896 PA-C
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Melissa Gargano, PA-C

Occupational Therapist in New Haven, Connecticut.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 132,896 in Occupational Therapist, 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
691
Medicare Part D claims · 293 beneficiaries · Occupational Therapist avg: 487
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.6/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows

Melissa Gargano, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 691 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

73.6/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
691
Part D claims, 2024
76%
generic prescribing
≥11th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Melissa Gargano, PA-C

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1457575896), first enumerated 04/13/2007.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 691 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Not in federal data

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    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1457575896 · Occupational Therapist

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1457575896
  • ENUM-MID 2007
  • TAX-MEGA 133K Occupational Therapist
  • MIPS-BELOW 73.6/100
  • RX-LIGHT 691
  • BOOK-LIGHT 1,658 in Connecticut
  • PHOTO-FINISH Miranda Brooks, OTR/L · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Melissa Gargano, PA-C's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

74 ≥ 11th percentile 11% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Melissa Gargano, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2007

NPI 1457575896

Primary specialty

Occupational Therapist

High-volume

132,896 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

691 42% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 487

MIPS final score

73.6/100 9.9 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Occupational Therapist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Heal…7.9%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Occupational Therapist2%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Melissa Gargano, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Occupational Therapist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.6/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%73.6%
MIPS final score (Occupational Therapist) - 73.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
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.

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).

Practice Address

20 YORK STREET, CB-2041
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 688-4748

Provider Details

NPI 1457575896
Specialty Occupational Therapist
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/13/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

73.5637
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Melissa Gargano, PA-C - brand share 24.0%
Occupational Therapist average

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 691 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.

691
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,312.033
Total Day Supply
37,453
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$906K
Generic Drug Cost
$127K
Opioid Claims
12 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.41
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 118, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Melissa Gargano, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Letrozole
 77
Anastrozole
 63
Eliquis
Apixaban
58
Hydroxyurea
 45
Acyclovir
 36
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
26
Exemestane
 25
Famotidine
 19
Warfarin Sodium
 17
Allopurinol
 14

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

More Occupational Therapist in CT → All providers in Connecticut → Compare specialties →

Occupational Therapist Overview

How Melissa Gargano, PA-C fits within the Occupational Therapist landscape nationally.

132,896
Occupational Therapist Providers in US
55
States with Occupational Therapist
487
Avg Claims per Provider

Melissa Gargano, PA-C's 691 claims are above the specialty average of 487.

Nationwide Occupational Therapist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Gargano, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (73.6 here).

Miranda Brooks 73.6 FL Kathrin Belanger 73.6 CA Kathryn Devera 73.6 CA Jay Gerzmehle 73.6 CA

Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Sara Lang Woodsville, NH Diane Erie Overland Park, KS Jennifer Emory Richmond, VA Tami Dubitsky Staten Island, NY

Nearby Occupational Therapist Providers in Connecticut

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

One of 1,658 Occupational Therapist providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.

Michelle Aafedt
MS,OTR/L,CLT
Hamden, CT
Cora Abbiati
OTR
Plainfield, CT
Bianca Abel
OT
Waterbury, CT
Rinu Abraham
Cromwell, CT
Jeanne Abrahamian
OT
Willimantic, CT

Compare Occupational Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melissa Gargano, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Melissa Gargano, PA-C specializes in Occupational Therapist and practices in New Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Melissa Gargano, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Melissa Gargano, PA-C wrote 691 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
What is Melissa Gargano, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Melissa Gargano, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.6/100 (Quality: 75.8, Cost: 51.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melissa Gargano, PA-C located? ▼
Melissa Gargano, PA-C is located at 20 YORK STREET, CB-2041, New Haven, CT, 06510. Phone: (203) 688-4748.
What is Melissa Gargano, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Gargano, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457575896, issued on 04/13/2007.
Does Melissa Gargano, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Gargano, PA-C's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $906K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Gargano, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melissa Gargano, PA-C had 12 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Occupational Therapist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 132,896 Occupational Therapist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Occupational Therapist provider writes 487 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Gargano, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Gargano, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Anastrozole, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Gargano, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Gargano, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 691 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Gargano, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Melissa Gargano, PA-C's NPI is 1457575896 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
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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Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.