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Melissa Polizos, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Virginia Beach, 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 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 492 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
85.7/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$349.71
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Melissa Polizos, NP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.7/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,446 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.7/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
$349.71
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 Polizos, NP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Melissa Polizos, NP-C sits

This provider among family nurse practitioner peers

Across the 27,154 family nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Melissa Polizos, NP-C writes more Part D claims than 75% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 48% — placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100022.344.666.989.3Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality — percentile: 17Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality — percentile: 35Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality — percentile: 8Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality — percentile: 55Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality — percentile: 12Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality — percentile: 72Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality — percentile: 68Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality — percentile: 78Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality — percentile: 5Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality — percentile: 0Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality — percentile: 75Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality — percentile: 7Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality — percentile: 20Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality — percentile: 3Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality — percentile: 23Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality — percentile: 65Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality — percentile: 73Part D claim 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— percentile: 18Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality — percentile: 52Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality — percentile: 80Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality — percentile: 67Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality — percentile: 25Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality — percentile: 63Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality — percentile: 2Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality — percentile: 57Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality — percentile: 33Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality — percentile: 45Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality — percentile: 40Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality — percentile: 42Melissa Polizos, NP-C — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality — percentile: 48
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Melissa Polizos, NP-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Melissa Polizos, NP-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2021

NPI 1215511274

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,446 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

85.7/100 2.6 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Largest specialties in Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 5.2%Behavior Technician5.2%Clinical Social Worker — 5.1%Clinical Social Worker5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Physical Therapist — 4.6%Physical Therapist4.6%Pharmacist — 4.5%Pharmacist4.5%Professional Counselor — 4%Professional Counselor4%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4%Family Nurse Practitioner4%
Largest specialties in Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Melissa Polizos, NP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 85.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.7%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 85.7/100 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 Polizos, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 225 CLEARFIELD AVE, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, with a listed phone of (757) 457-5100. NPI 1215511274 was issued on 05/06/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Polizos 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 1,446 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 492 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $379K in drug spend. 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 85.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.6, Cost 88.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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. 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

225 CLEARFIELD AVE
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Provider Details

NPI 1215511274
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/06/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.7346
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.5758
Quality
88.873
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Melissa Polizos, NP-C 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.

Chesapeake Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC
Chesapeake, VA

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 Polizos, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$350

Largest payer

COLOPLAST 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,446
Total Claims
$379K
Total Drug Cost
492
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,625
Total Day Supply
70,079
Generic Drug Cost
$77K
Antibiotic Claims
325

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 185, 75-84: 161, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Melissa Polizos, NP-C 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
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
197
Trospium Chloride
162
Tamsulosin Hcl
161
Estradiol
125
Gemtesa
Vibegron
124
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
119
Solifenacin Succinate
50
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
44
Trospium Chloride Er
Trospium Chloride
44
Cephalexin
33

* 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 Polizos, NP-C 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 Polizos, NP-C's 1,446 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

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

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 Virginia 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 Polizos, NP-C's specialty?
Melissa Polizos, NP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Melissa Polizos, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Melissa Polizos, NP-C wrote 1,446 Medicare Part D claims totaling $379K in drug costs for 492 beneficiaries.
What is Melissa Polizos, NP-C's Medicare quality score?
Melissa Polizos, NP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7/100 (Quality: 63.6, Cost: 88.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melissa Polizos, NP-C located?
Melissa Polizos, NP-C is located at 225 CLEARFIELD AVE, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462. Phone: (757) 457-5100.
What is Melissa Polizos, NP-C's NPI number?
Melissa Polizos, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215511274, issued on 05/06/2021.
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 Polizos, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Polizos, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Myrbetriq, Trospium Chloride, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Polizos, NP-C accept Medicare?
Melissa Polizos, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,446 Part D claims and 492 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Polizos, NP-C's credentials?
Melissa Polizos, NP-C's NPI is 1215511274 with credentials NP-C. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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