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MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.

Physician Assistant in CROFTON, Maryland. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 597 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$43.37
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,190 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$43.37
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 TAYLOR, P.A.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 TAYLOR, P.A.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2008

NPI 1104090331

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,190 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 100/100 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 TAYLOR, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 2209 DEFENSE HWY, CROFTON, MD, 21114, with a listed phone of (888) 808-6483. NPI 1104090331 was issued on 04/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAYLOR 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 1,190 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 597 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

2209 DEFENSE HWY
CROFTON, MD 21114

Provider Details

NPI 1104090331
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. 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.

ACUTE INJURY AND ILLNESS CENTERS LLC
OCEAN CITY, MD

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 TAYLOR, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$43

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,190 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.

1,190
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
597
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,430
Total Day Supply
22,958
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
394

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 300, 75-84: 202, 85+: 57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. 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
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
91
Methylprednisolone
90
Fluticasone Propionate
86
Prednisone
74
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
73
Fluconazole
63
Doxycycline Hyclate
57
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
42
Azithromycin
37
Cephalexin
28

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s 1,190 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s specialty?
MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CROFTON, Maryland. Credentials: P.A..
How much does MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. wrote 1,190 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 597 beneficiaries.
What is MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s Medicare quality score?
MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. located?
MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. is located at 2209 DEFENSE HWY, CROFTON, MD, 21114. Phone: (888) 808-6483.
What is MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s NPI number?
MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104090331, issued on 04/18/2008.
Does MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Methylprednisolone, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. accept Medicare?
MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,190 Part D claims and 597 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s credentials?
MELISSA TAYLOR, P.A.'s NPI is 1104090331 with credentials P.A.. 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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