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MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in ST PAUL, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 251 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ST PAUL, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 251 beneficiaries — 58% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD filed 1,577 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ST PAUL, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2006

NPI 1306811500

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,577 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Minnesota

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pulmonary Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pulmonary Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 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 KING-BIGGS, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider practicing in ST PAUL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1306811500. 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 KING-BIGGS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 401 PHALEN BOULEVARD, ST PAUL, MN, 55101, with a listed phone of (651) 254-7670. NPI 1306811500 was issued on 02/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KING-BIGGS 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 1,577 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 251 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $928K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

401 PHALEN BOULEVARD
ST PAUL, MN 55101

Provider Details

NPI 1306811500
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD 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.

GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
STILLWATER, 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 · Brand-heavy

MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 1,577 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.

1,577
Total Claims
$928K
Total Drug Cost
251
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,370
Total Day Supply
63,830
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$883K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Antibiotic Claims
95

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 88, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
126
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
120
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
98
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
96
Montelukast Sodium
75
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
70
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
59
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
58
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
49
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
47

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's 1,577 claims are above the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's specialty?
MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in ST PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD wrote 1,577 Medicare Part D claims totaling $928K in drug costs for 251 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD located?
MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD is located at 401 PHALEN BOULEVARD, ST PAUL, MN, 55101. Phone: (651) 254-7670.
What is MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's NPI number?
MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306811500, issued on 02/21/2006.
Does MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $883K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Ventolin Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD accept Medicare?
MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,577 Part D claims and 251 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's credentials?
MELISSA KING-BIGGS, MD's NPI is 1306811500 with credentials MD. 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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