2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1972598548 MD
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MELISSA LYNN, MD

Nephrology Physician in SHREVEPORT, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.38
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA LYNN, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 90 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $13.38 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA LYNN, MD filed 1,269 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MELISSA LYNN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELISSA LYNN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2005

NPI 1972598548

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,269 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nephrology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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 LYNN, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972598548. 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 LYNN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2751 ALBERT BICKNELL DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71103, with a listed phone of (318) 000-0000. NPI 1972598548 was issued on 09/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LYNN 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 1,269 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

2751 ALBERT BICKNELL DRIVE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

Provider Details

NPI 1972598548
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/20/2005

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 LYNN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$13

Largest payer

Travere Therapeutics, 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 · Typical

MELISSA LYNN, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,269 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.

1,269
Total Claims
$153K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,152
Total Day Supply
62,384
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$124K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.38
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Calcitriol
174
Amlodipine Besylate
57
Levothyroxine Sodium
56
Clonidine Hcl
55
Allopurinol
52
Hydralazine Hcl
35
Alprazolam
31
Losartan Potassium
28
Gabapentin
27
Potassium Chloride
26

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How MELISSA LYNN, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA LYNN, MD's 1,269 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA LYNN, MD's specialty?
MELISSA LYNN, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELISSA LYNN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA LYNN, MD wrote 1,269 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA LYNN, MD located?
MELISSA LYNN, MD is located at 2751 ALBERT BICKNELL DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71103. Phone: (318) 000-0000.
What is MELISSA LYNN, MD's NPI number?
MELISSA LYNN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972598548, issued on 09/20/2005.
Does MELISSA LYNN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA LYNN, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $124K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA LYNN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA LYNN, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA LYNN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA LYNN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA LYNN, MD accept Medicare?
MELISSA LYNN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,269 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA LYNN, MD's credentials?
MELISSA LYNN, MD's NPI is 1972598548 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.

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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