NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1063065050 MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Verify on CMS → Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner in Austin, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
436
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.4/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$5.0K
194 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 436 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.4/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 436
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- $5.0K
- 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 Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
79 26th percentile higher than 26% of 454,083 measured providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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 Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,205 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C writes more Part D claims than 53% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 29% - 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
Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-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 Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
436 60% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.4/100 4.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 79.4/100 vs national avg 83.5
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 Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN, APRN, FNP-C credentials at 7951 SHOAL CREEK BLVD STE 200, Austin, TX, 78757, with a listed phone of (512) 454-4588. NPI 1063065050 was issued on 07/19/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 436 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 52.6, Cost 78.8), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1063065050 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | MSN, APRN, FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/19/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.4369
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
52.6109
Quality
78.8454
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-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.
Austin Gastroenterology PLLC
Austin, TX
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 Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$5.0K
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. To verify Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C - brand share 23.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 436 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.
436
Total Claims
$125K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 848
- Total Day Supply
- 22,734
- Brand vs Generic
- 23% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $109K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
176 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 63
Pantoprazole Sodium
63 claims
- Plenvu 41
Plenvu
41 claims
- Dexlansoprazole Dr 22
Dexlansoprazole Dr
22 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl 21
Dicyclomine Hcl
21 claims
- Linzess 12
Linzess
12 claims
- Sutab 11
Sutab
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 176 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 63 |
| Plenvu Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C | 41 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr Dexlansoprazole | 22 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 21 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 12 |
| Sutab Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's 436 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sauls.
Dr. Cornelia Abanobi
NP
Tomball, TX
Dr. Patricia Abbott
FNP-C
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Malika Abdelfettah
A/G NP
Garland, TX
Dr. Muntaha Abdelhadi
R.N., C.P.N.P.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Guelbert Abellana
N.P.
Houston, TX
Compare 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: MSN, APRN, FNP-C.
How much does Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C wrote 436 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
What is Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4/100 (Quality: 52.6, Cost: 78.8). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C located? ▼
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is located at 7951 SHOAL CREEK BLVD STE 200, Austin, TX, 78757. Phone: (512) 454-4588.
What is Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063065050, issued on 07/19/2019.
Does Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $109K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Plenvu. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 436 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Melissa Sauls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C's NPI is 1063065050 with credentials MSN, APRN, FNP-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
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.
- 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
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.