2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255908455 APRN-CNP
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MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas. 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
618
Medicare Part D claims · 271 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$62.31
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 618 claims across 271 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $62.31 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP filed 618 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2021

NPI 1255908455

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

618 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

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

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 HAYES, APRN-CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN-CNP. NPI: 1255908455. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN-CNP credentials at 626 BURNETT DR, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 72653, with a listed phone of (870) 424-4200. NPI 1255908455 was issued on 06/07/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HAYES 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 618 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 271 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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.

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

626 BURNETT DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653

Provider Details

NPI 1255908455
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN-CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/07/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP 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.

EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES OF MOUNTAIN HOME PA
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR

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 HAYES, APRN-CNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$62

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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 · Generic-heavy

MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 618 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.

618
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
271
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
801
Total Day Supply
20,763
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 80, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
176
Fluticasone Propionate
140
Ipratropium Bromide
53
Ofloxacin
30
Montelukast Sodium
23
Omeprazole
23
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
22
Prednisone
21
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
19
Meloxicam
13

* 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 HAYES, APRN-CNP 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 HAYES, APRN-CNP's 618 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP's specialty?
MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN-CNP.
How much does MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP wrote 618 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 271 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP located?
MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP is located at 626 BURNETT DR, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 72653. Phone: (870) 424-4200.
What is MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP's NPI number?
MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255908455, issued on 06/07/2021.
Does MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
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 HAYES, APRN-CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP accept Medicare?
MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 618 Part D claims and 271 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP's credentials?
MELISSA HAYES, APRN-CNP's NPI is 1255908455 with credentials APRN-CNP. 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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