2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1861107526 FNP
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MELISSA SEATON, FNP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in APEX, North Carolina. 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
60
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$66.04
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA SEATON, FNP filed 60 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in APEX, North Carolina, prescribing 78% generic.

60
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$66.04
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELISSA SEATON, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

60 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 SEATON, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/17/2023

NPI 1861107526

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

60 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 SEATON, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1031 W WILLIAMS ST STE 106, APEX, NC, 27502, with a listed phone of (919) 363-0190. NPI 1861107526 was issued on 01/17/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SEATON 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 60 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

1031 W WILLIAMS ST STE 106
APEX, NC 27502

Provider Details

NPI 1861107526
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/17/2023

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 SEATON, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$66

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA SEATON, FNP — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 60 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.

60
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
121
Total Day Supply
3,457
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELISSA SEATON, FNP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA SEATON, FNP's 60 claims are below the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SEATON.

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA SEATON, FNP's specialty?
MELISSA SEATON, FNP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in APEX, North Carolina. Credentials: FNP.
How much does MELISSA SEATON, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA SEATON, FNP wrote 60 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA SEATON, FNP located?
MELISSA SEATON, FNP is located at 1031 W WILLIAMS ST STE 106, APEX, NC, 27502. Phone: (919) 363-0190.
What is MELISSA SEATON, FNP's NPI number?
MELISSA SEATON, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861107526, issued on 01/17/2023.
Does MELISSA SEATON, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA SEATON, FNP's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELISSA SEATON, FNP accept Medicare?
MELISSA SEATON, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 60 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA SEATON, FNP's credentials?
MELISSA SEATON, FNP's NPI is 1861107526 with credentials FNP. 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.
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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