2026 NPPES data Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse NPI 1730435546 NP
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MELISSA OCHOA, NP

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse in WINCHESTER, Virginia. 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 · 325 beneficiaries · Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse avg: 705
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.8K
302 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA OCHOA, NP filed 2,371 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse in WINCHESTER, Virginia, prescribing 94% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$6.8K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELISSA OCHOA, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,371 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA OCHOA, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2012

NPI 1730435546

Primary specialty

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse

Niche

566 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,371 236% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 705

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse share within Virginia

1. Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse) — 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 OCHOA, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 125A MEDICAL CIR, WINCHESTER, VA, 22601, with a listed phone of (540) 667-1828. NPI 1730435546 was issued on 07/30/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OCHOA 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 2,371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 325 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $483K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 566 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 705 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

125A MEDICAL CIR
WINCHESTER, VA 22601

Provider Details

NPI 1730435546
Specialty Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/30/2012

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 OCHOA, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.8K

Largest payer

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Generic-heavy

MELISSA OCHOA, NP — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,371 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.

2,371
Total Claims
$483K
Total Drug Cost
325
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,791
Total Day Supply
111,641
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$398K
Generic Drug Cost
$85K
Opioid Claims
22 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 135, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA OCHOA, NP 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
Gabapentin
301
Donepezil Hcl
252
Memantine Hcl
150
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
107
Pregabalin
102
Clonazepam
88
Duloxetine Hcl
76
Sertraline Hcl
68
Nortriptyline Hcl
66
Topiramate
58

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

Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse Overview

How MELISSA OCHOA, NP fits within the Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

566
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse Providers in US
52
States with Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse
705
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA OCHOA, NP's 2,371 claims are above the specialty average of 705.

Nearby Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA OCHOA, NP's specialty?
MELISSA OCHOA, NP specializes in Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse and practices in WINCHESTER, Virginia. Credentials: NP.
How much does MELISSA OCHOA, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA OCHOA, NP wrote 2,371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $483K in drug costs for 325 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA OCHOA, NP located?
MELISSA OCHOA, NP is located at 125A MEDICAL CIR, WINCHESTER, VA, 22601. Phone: (540) 667-1828.
What is MELISSA OCHOA, NP's NPI number?
MELISSA OCHOA, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730435546, issued on 07/30/2012.
Does MELISSA OCHOA, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA OCHOA, NP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $398K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA OCHOA, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA OCHOA, NP had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 566 Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse providers across 52 states in the US. The average Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse provider writes 705 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA OCHOA, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA OCHOA, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA OCHOA, NP accept Medicare?
MELISSA OCHOA, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,371 Part D claims and 325 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA OCHOA, NP's credentials?
MELISSA OCHOA, NP's NPI is 1730435546 with credentials NP. 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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