2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner NPI 1427352491 ACNP-BC
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MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in FRESNO, California. 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
219
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner avg: 426
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.333/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.333/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 219 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.333/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
219
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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 KLEIN, ACNP-BC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2011

NPI 1427352491

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Niche

1,410 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

219 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 426

MIPS final score

98.333/100 15.233000000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner share within California

1. Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner) — 98.333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner) — 98.333/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner provider holding ACNP-BC credentials at 2823 FRESNO ST, FRESNO, CA, 93721, with a listed phone of (559) 499-6450. NPI 1427352491 was issued on 01/05/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLEIN 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 219 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.9398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,410 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 426 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

2823 FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93721

Provider Details

NPI 1427352491
Specialty Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ACNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/05/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.9398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-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.

OUTER BANKS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
NAGS HEAD, NC

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC. To verify MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 219 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.

219
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
250
Total Day Supply
5,052
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
21 (9.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC fits within the Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

1,410
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
50
States with Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
426
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's 219 claims are below the specialty average of 426.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's specialty?
MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC specializes in Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner and practices in FRESNO, California. Credentials: ACNP-BC.
How much does MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC wrote 219 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.333/100 (Quality: 82.9398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC located?
MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC is located at 2823 FRESNO ST, FRESNO, CA, 93721. Phone: (559) 499-6450.
What is MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's NPI number?
MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427352491, issued on 01/05/2011.
Does MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.6%.
How many Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 1,410 Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner providers across 50 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner provider writes 426 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC accept Medicare?
MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 219 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's credentials?
MELISSA KLEIN, ACNP-BC's NPI is 1427352491 with credentials ACNP-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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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