2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1699069617 M.D.
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Melissa Paulissen, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Tillamook, Oregon. 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 · 166 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
68.5/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Melissa Paulissen, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.5/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,303 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

68.5/100
MIPS score · -15 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
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 Paulissen, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

69 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 Paulissen, M.D. 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 Paulissen, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2011

NPI 1699069617

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,303 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

68.5/100 14.6 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Oregon

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
68.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 68.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%68.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 68.5/100 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 Paulissen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 801 PACIFIC AVE, Tillamook, OR, 97141, with a listed phone of (503) 842-3900. NPI 1699069617 was issued on 06/07/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Paulissen 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 1,303 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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 68.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.9, Cost 38.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

801 PACIFIC AVE
Tillamook, OR 97141

Provider Details

NPI 1699069617
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/07/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

68.4697
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.9263
Quality
38.837
Cost
85
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Melissa Paulissen, M.D. 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.

County OF Tillamook
Tillamook, OR

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Melissa Paulissen, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,303 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.

1,303
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,980
Total Day Supply
86,551
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$65K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
43 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 76, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Melissa Paulissen, M.D. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
88
Atorvastatin Calcium
74
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
73
Lisinopril
67
Amlodipine Besylate
59
Gabapentin
41
Losartan Potassium
41
Metformin Hcl
38
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
37
Hydrochlorothiazide
32

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Melissa Paulissen, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s 1,303 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s specialty?
Melissa Paulissen, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Tillamook, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Melissa Paulissen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Melissa Paulissen, M.D. wrote 1,303 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
What is Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Melissa Paulissen, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.5/100 (Quality: 65.9, Cost: 38.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melissa Paulissen, M.D. located?
Melissa Paulissen, M.D. is located at 801 PACIFIC AVE, Tillamook, OR, 97141. Phone: (503) 842-3900.
What is Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s NPI number?
Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699069617, issued on 06/07/2011.
Does Melissa Paulissen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $65K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Paulissen, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Melissa Paulissen, M.D. had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Paulissen, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Paulissen, M.D. accept Medicare?
Melissa Paulissen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,303 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s credentials?
Melissa Paulissen, M.D.'s NPI is 1699069617 with credentials M.D.. 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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