2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1336491265 PA
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MELISSA PEDERSON, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in LEWISTON, Maine. 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
467
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.3772/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$256.51
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA PEDERSON, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3772/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.3772/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
467
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
$256.51
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 PEDERSON, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

79 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about MELISSA PEDERSON, PA?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2012

NPI 1336491265

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

467 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

79.3772/100 3.7227999999999923% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Maine

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Maine

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.3772/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 79.3772/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.4%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 79.3772/100 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.

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MELISSA PEDERSON, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 60 HIGH ST, LEWISTON, ME, 04240, with a listed phone of (207) 753-3900. NPI 1336491265 was issued on 10/02/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PEDERSON 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 467 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $177K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count. 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 79.3772/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 57.662), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240

Provider Details

NPI 1336491265
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.3772
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
57.662
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA PEDERSON, PA 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.

MCHS HOSPITALS INC
MARSHFIELD, WI

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 PEDERSON, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$257

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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 PEDERSON, PA — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 467 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.

467
Total Claims
$177K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,218
Total Day Supply
36,009
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$149K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 81, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA PEDERSON, PA 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
Metoprolol Succinate
132
Eliquis
Apixaban
57
Amiodarone Hcl
52
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
46
Dofetilide
39
Flecainide Acetate
27
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
23
Metoprolol Tartrate
19
Carvedilol
16
Propafenone Hcl Er
Propafenone Hcl
12

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How MELISSA PEDERSON, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's 467 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Maine

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's specialty?
MELISSA PEDERSON, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in LEWISTON, Maine. Credentials: PA.
How much does MELISSA PEDERSON, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA PEDERSON, PA wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $177K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA PEDERSON, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3772/100 (Quality: 57.662). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA PEDERSON, PA located?
MELISSA PEDERSON, PA is located at 60 HIGH ST, LEWISTON, ME, 04240. Phone: (207) 753-3900.
What is MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's NPI number?
MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336491265, issued on 10/02/2012.
Does MELISSA PEDERSON, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $149K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA PEDERSON, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Amiodarone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA PEDERSON, PA accept Medicare?
MELISSA PEDERSON, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's credentials?
MELISSA PEDERSON, PA's NPI is 1336491265 with credentials PA. 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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