2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1346836095 DNP
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MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PLANTATION, Florida. 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
130
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.1K
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in PLANTATION, Florida, prescribing 88% generic.

130
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$3.1K
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 JOHNSTON, DNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

130 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

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 JOHNSTON, DNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2020

NPI 1346836095

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

130 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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 JOHNSTON, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 350 NW 84TH AVE STE 110, PLANTATION, FL, 33324, with a listed phone of (954) 678-9531. NPI 1346836095 was issued on 12/16/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSTON 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 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

350 NW 84TH AVE STE 110
PLANTATION, FL 33324

Provider Details

NPI 1346836095
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/16/2020

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 JOHNSTON, DNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.1K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP. To verify MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 130 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.

130
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
199
Total Day Supply
5,683
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
34% female / 66% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP 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
Amiodarone Hcl
51
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
42
Eliquis
Apixaban
14

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's 130 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's specialty?
MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in PLANTATION, Florida. Credentials: DNP.
How much does MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP located?
MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP is located at 350 NW 84TH AVE STE 110, PLANTATION, FL, 33324. Phone: (954) 678-9531.
What is MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's NPI number?
MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346836095, issued on 12/16/2020.
Does MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amiodarone Hcl, Clopidogrel, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP accept Medicare?
MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's credentials?
MELISSA JOHNSTON, DNP's NPI is 1346836095 with credentials DNP. 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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