2026 NPPES data Hand Occupational Therapist NPI 1528003274 OTRL,CHT
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MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT

Hand Occupational Therapist in NORCROSS, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
78.1417/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.1417/100 — below the 83.1 national average.

78.1417/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg

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MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

78 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 THURLOW, OTRL,CHT?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2006

NPI 1528003274

Primary specialty

Hand Occupational Therapist

Niche

2,871 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

78.1417/100 4.958299999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hand Occupational Therapist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hand Occupational Therapist share within Georgia

1. Hand Occupational Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hand Occupational Therapist share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hand Occupational Therapist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.1417/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hand Occupational Therapist) — 78.1417/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.1%
MIPS final score (Hand Occupational Therapist) — 78.1417/100 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 THURLOW, OTRL,CHT is a Hand Occupational Therapist provider practicing in NORCROSS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OTRL,CHT. NPI: 1528003274. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hand Occupational Therapist provider holding OTRL,CHT credentials at 5089 BRIDGEPORT WAY, NORCROSS, GA, 30092, with a listed phone of (770) 441-7722. NPI 1528003274 was issued on 06/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THURLOW 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Hand Occupational Therapist providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.1417/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.1318, Cost 67.8406), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hand Occupational Therapist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,871 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,591 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

5089 BRIDGEPORT WAY
NORCROSS, GA 30092

Provider Details

NPI 1528003274
Specialty Hand Occupational Therapist
Credentials OTRL,CHT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.1417
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.1318
Quality
67.8406
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT 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.

PEACHTREE ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC PA
ATLANTA, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Hand Occupational Therapist Overview

How MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT fits within the Hand Occupational Therapist landscape nationally.

2,871
Hand Occupational Therapist Providers in US
52
States with Hand Occupational Therapist
1,591
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Hand Occupational Therapist Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Hand Occupational Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's specialty?
MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT specializes in Hand Occupational Therapist and practices in NORCROSS, Georgia. Credentials: OTRL,CHT.
What is MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's Medicare quality score?
MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.1417/100 (Quality: 60.1318, Cost: 67.8406). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT located?
MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT is located at 5089 BRIDGEPORT WAY, NORCROSS, GA, 30092. Phone: (770) 441-7722.
What is MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's NPI number?
MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528003274, issued on 06/17/2006.
How many Hand Occupational Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 2,871 Hand Occupational Therapist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Hand Occupational Therapist provider writes 1,591 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT accept Medicare?
MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's credentials?
MELISSA THURLOW, OTRL,CHT's NPI is 1528003274 with credentials OTRL,CHT. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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