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MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 348 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC filed 2,988 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,988 Top 12% higher than 88% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2014

NPI 1457750937

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,988 176% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 1650 NEW BRIGHTON BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413, with a listed phone of (763) 447-2506. NPI 1457750937 was issued on 08/20/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GULDEN- MALESON 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 2,988 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 348 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $391K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1650 NEW BRIGHTON BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

Provider Details

NPI 1457750937
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC 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.

FAIRVIEW CLINICS
ANDOVER, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,988 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.

2,988
Total Claims
$391K
Total Drug Cost
348
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,199
Total Day Supply
178,084
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$312K
Generic Drug Cost
$78K
Opioid Claims
100 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
72

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 174, 75-84: 78, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC 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
118
Lisinopril
114
Levothyroxine Sodium
106
Omeprazole
93
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
86
Amlodipine Besylate
84
Gabapentin
82
Simvastatin
66
Oxycodone Hcl
63
Sertraline Hcl
52

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's 2,988 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GULDEN- MALESON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's specialty?
MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC wrote 2,988 Medicare Part D claims totaling $391K in drug costs for 348 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC located?
MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC is located at 1650 NEW BRIGHTON BLVD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55413. Phone: (763) 447-2506.
What is MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's NPI number?
MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457750937, issued on 08/20/2014.
Does MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $312K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC had 100 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,988 Part D claims and 348 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's credentials?
MELISSA GULDEN- MALESON, FNP-BC's NPI is 1457750937 with credentials FNP-BC. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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