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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679959530 APRN
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Family Nurse Practitioner in New Haven, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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 · 217 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Perez, APRN filed 2,172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in New Haven, Connecticut, prescribing 82% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
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 Perez, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,172 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Perez, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,172 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 Perez, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 789 HOWARD AVE, New Haven, CT, 06519, with a listed phone of (203) 688-5555. NPI 1679959530 was issued on 08/03/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 217 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $310K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1679959530 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/03/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melissa Perez, APRN 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.
Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation
New Haven, CT
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 Perez, APRN - brand share 17.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,172 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.
2,172
Total Claims
$310K
Total Drug Cost
217
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,984
- Total Day Supply
- 114,386
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $251K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $58K
- Opioid Claims
- 63 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.90
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 86, 65-74: 87, 75-84: 33, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melissa Perez, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
129 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
126 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
94 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
70 claims
- Symbicort
Symbicort
65 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
59 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
55 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 49
Fluticasone Propionate
49 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 129 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 126 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 70 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 65 |
| Metformin Hcl | 59 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 55 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 46 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 44 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melissa Perez, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Melissa Perez, APRN's 2,172 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Perez.
Dr. Renato Abastillas
APRN
Rocky Hill, CT
Farhiya Abdi
South Windsor, CT
Dr. Maryam Abdishoo
NP
Putnam, CT
Dr. Anwar Abdulrehman
APRN
Danbury, CT
Denise Ace
Stratford, CT
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Perez, APRN's specialty? ▼
Melissa Perez, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in New Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Melissa Perez, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melissa Perez, APRN wrote 2,172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $310K in drug costs for 217 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Perez, APRN located? ▼
Melissa Perez, APRN is located at 789 HOWARD AVE, New Haven, CT, 06519. Phone: (203) 688-5555.
What is Melissa Perez, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Perez, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679959530, issued on 08/03/2015.
Does Melissa Perez, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Perez, APRN's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $251K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Perez, APRN prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melissa Perez, APRN had 63 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Perez, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Perez, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Perez, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Perez, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,172 Part D claims and 217 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Perez, APRN's credentials? ▼
Melissa Perez, APRN's NPI is 1679959530 with credentials APRN. 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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