2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1477171031 APRN
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MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN

Registered Nurse in LEXINGTON, South Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$141.7
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN filed 1,770 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in LEXINGTON, South Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$141.7
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 GREENHALGH, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,770 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 GREENHALGH, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2020

NPI 1477171031

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,770 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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 GREENHALGH, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 2480 TWO NOTCH RD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072, with a listed phone of (803) 951-5871. NPI 1477171031 was issued on 07/10/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GREENHALGH 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 1,770 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $198K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

2480 TWO NOTCH RD
LEXINGTON, SC 29072

Provider Details

NPI 1477171031
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/10/2020

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 GREENHALGH, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$142

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 GREENHALGH, APRN — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,770 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.

1,770
Total Claims
$198K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,320
Total Day Supply
94,370
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$167K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Opioid Claims
47 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.29
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 51, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN 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
69
Furosemide
60
Amlodipine Besylate
58
Metoprolol Succinate
51
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
47
Lisinopril
47
Gabapentin
39
Omeprazole
38
Carvedilol
37
Potassium Chloride
35

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's 1,770 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GREENHALGH.

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's specialty?
MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in LEXINGTON, South Carolina. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN wrote 1,770 Medicare Part D claims totaling $198K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN located?
MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN is located at 2480 TWO NOTCH RD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072. Phone: (803) 951-5871.
What is MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's NPI number?
MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477171031, issued on 07/10/2020.
Does MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $167K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN accept Medicare?
MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,770 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's credentials?
MELISSA GREENHALGH, APRN's NPI is 1477171031 with credentials APRN. 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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