2026 NPPES data General Practice Registered Nurse NPI 1578127270 APRN
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MELISSA HALE, APRN

General Practice Registered Nurse in LEBANON, New Hampshire. 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
294
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · General Practice Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELISSA HALE, APRN filed 294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Registered Nurse in LEBANON, New Hampshire, prescribing 91% generic.

294
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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MELISSA HALE, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

294 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA HALE, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/28/2019

NPI 1578127270

Primary specialty

General Practice Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

5,478 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

294 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,187

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How General Practice Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

General Practice Registered Nurse share within New Hampshire

1. General Practice Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Registered Nurse share within New Hampshire

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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 HALE, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756, with a listed phone of (603) 650-5148. NPI 1578127270 was issued on 04/28/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HALE 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 294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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.

General Practice Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,478 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,187 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

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Provider Details

NPI 1578127270
Specialty General Practice Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/28/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA HALE, APRN 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.

COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC
SOUTHAMPTON, MA
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM MEDICAL GROUP WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC
FLORENCE, MA

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 · Generic-heavy

MELISSA HALE, APRN — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 294 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.

294
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
295
Total Day Supply
2,627
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
151

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 73, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA HALE, 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
Prednisone
48
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
31
Cephalexin
23
Doxycycline Monohydrate
20
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
19
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
13
Azithromycin
13
Clindamycin Hcl
13
Tizanidine Hcl
13
Clobetasol Propionate
11

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

General Practice Registered Nurse Overview

How MELISSA HALE, APRN fits within the General Practice Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

5,478
General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with General Practice Registered Nurse
1,187
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA HALE, APRN's 294 claims are below the specialty average of 1,187.

Nearby General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HALE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA HALE, APRN's specialty?
MELISSA HALE, APRN specializes in General Practice Registered Nurse and practices in LEBANON, New Hampshire. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MELISSA HALE, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA HALE, APRN wrote 294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA HALE, APRN located?
MELISSA HALE, APRN is located at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756. Phone: (603) 650-5148.
What is MELISSA HALE, APRN's NPI number?
MELISSA HALE, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578127270, issued on 04/28/2019.
Does MELISSA HALE, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA HALE, APRN's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 5,478 General Practice Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average General Practice Registered Nurse provider writes 1,187 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA HALE, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA HALE, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA HALE, APRN accept Medicare?
MELISSA HALE, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 294 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA HALE, APRN's credentials?
MELISSA HALE, APRN's NPI is 1578127270 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.

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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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