2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1932157195 MD
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MELISSA MEANS, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
86.7926/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$115.84
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA MEANS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.7926/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.7926/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
12
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 MEANS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

87 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about MELISSA MEANS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1932157195

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

86.7926/100 3.6925999999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Maryland

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA MEANS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.7926/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 86.7926/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.8%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 86.7926/100 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.

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 MEANS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20814, with a listed phone of (301) 896-3100. NPI 1932157195 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEANS 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $423 in drug spend. 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 86.7926/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.467, Cost 72.0084), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814

Provider Details

NPI 1932157195
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.7926
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.467
Quality
72.0084
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA MEANS, 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS, INC
LAUREL, MD

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

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

Total received

$116

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

12
Total Claims
$423
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
516
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$423

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MELISSA MEANS, MD fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA MEANS, MD's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA MEANS, MD's specialty?
MELISSA MEANS, MD specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELISSA MEANS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA MEANS, MD wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $423 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA MEANS, MD's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA MEANS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.7926/100 (Quality: 86.467, Cost: 72.0084). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA MEANS, MD located?
MELISSA MEANS, MD is located at 8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20814. Phone: (301) 896-3100.
What is MELISSA MEANS, MD's NPI number?
MELISSA MEANS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932157195, issued on 05/04/2006.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELISSA MEANS, MD accept Medicare?
MELISSA MEANS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA MEANS, MD's credentials?
MELISSA MEANS, MD's NPI is 1932157195 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.
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.

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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