2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1134489032 N.P.
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MELISSA LAMA, N.P.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in PONCHATOULA, Louisiana. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 602 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.6K
145 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA LAMA, N.P. filed 10,711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in PONCHATOULA, Louisiana, prescribing 84% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$2.6K
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 LAMA, N.P.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

10,711 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 LAMA, N.P.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2012

NPI 1134489032

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,711 792% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health 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 LAMA, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 105 E OAK ST, PONCHATOULA, LA, 70454, with a listed phone of (985) 386-6198. NPI 1134489032 was issued on 05/24/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAMA 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 10,711 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 602 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

105 E OAK ST
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

Provider Details

NPI 1134489032
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/24/2012

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 LAMA, N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Typical

MELISSA LAMA, N.P. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 10,711 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.

10,711
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
602
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,500
Total Day Supply
601,864
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$172K
Antibiotic Claims
157

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 81, 65-74: 287, 75-84: 189, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA LAMA, N.P. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
503
Amlodipine Besylate
435
Rosuvastatin Calcium
357
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
332
Pantoprazole Sodium
316
Metoprolol Succinate
308
Levothyroxine Sodium
305
Lisinopril
292
Alendronate Sodium
224
Fluticasone Propionate
210

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA LAMA, N.P. fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s 10,711 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s specialty?
MELISSA LAMA, N.P. specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in PONCHATOULA, Louisiana. Credentials: N.P..
How much does MELISSA LAMA, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA LAMA, N.P. wrote 10,711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 602 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA LAMA, N.P. located?
MELISSA LAMA, N.P. is located at 105 E OAK ST, PONCHATOULA, LA, 70454. Phone: (985) 386-6198.
What is MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s NPI number?
MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134489032, issued on 05/24/2012.
Does MELISSA LAMA, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA LAMA, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA LAMA, N.P. accept Medicare?
MELISSA LAMA, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,711 Part D claims and 602 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s credentials?
MELISSA LAMA, N.P.'s NPI is 1134489032 with credentials N.P.. 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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