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2026 NPPES data Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse NPI 1730435546 NP
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Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse in Winchester, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 578 in Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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)
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 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
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 Ochoa, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
2,371 236% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 an 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.
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%.
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 578 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.
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Practice Address
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%
Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse average
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
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
301 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
252 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
150 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 107
Carbidopa-Levodopa
107 claims
- Pregabalin 102
Pregabalin
102 claims
- Clonazepam 88
Clonazepam
88 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 76
Duloxetine Hcl
76 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 68
Sertraline Hcl
68 claims
| 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.
578
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.
Dr. Heather Alsup-Morton
DNP, FNP-BC
Fort Belvoir, VA
Dr. Chandra Burnside
RN
Arlington, VA
Dr. Ania Dickenson
BSN
Roanoke, VA
Stephanie Kelce
Newport News, VA
Dr. Laura Kitchens
FNP-C
Norfolk, VA
Compare Inpatient Obstetric Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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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 578 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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