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Melissa Tufts, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Portland, Oregon. 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
390
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.0K
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Melissa Tufts, NP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 390 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
390
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$1.0K
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 Tufts, 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 Top 48% higher than 52% 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

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

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

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2019

NPI 1780223479

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

390 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

86/100 2.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Oregon

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Oregon

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 86/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 86/100 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 Tufts, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 3600 N INTERSTATE AVE, Portland, OR, 97227, with a listed phone of (800) 813-2000. NPI 1780223479 was issued on 12/30/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Tufts 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 390 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 86/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.8, Cost 74.2), 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

3600 N INTERSTATE AVE
Portland, OR 97227

Provider Details

NPI 1780223479
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/30/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.0353
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.8032
Quality
74.1514
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Melissa Tufts, 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.

Legacy Clinics LLC
Portland, OR

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

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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 Tufts, NP-C — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 390 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.

390
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
822
Total Day Supply
24,083
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
41% female / 59% 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 Tufts, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
39
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
38
Atorvastatin Calcium
36
Lisinopril
28
Metoprolol Tartrate
27
Furosemide
24
Carvedilol
18
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
18
Losartan Potassium
17
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
14

* 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 Tufts, 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 Tufts, NP-C's 390 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Oregon

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

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 Oregon 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 Tufts, NP-C's specialty?
Melissa Tufts, NP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Melissa Tufts, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Melissa Tufts, NP-C wrote 390 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
What is Melissa Tufts, NP-C's Medicare quality score?
Melissa Tufts, NP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86/100 (Quality: 77.8, Cost: 74.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Melissa Tufts, NP-C located?
Melissa Tufts, NP-C is located at 3600 N INTERSTATE AVE, Portland, OR, 97227. Phone: (800) 813-2000.
What is Melissa Tufts, NP-C's NPI number?
Melissa Tufts, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780223479, issued on 12/30/2019.
Does Melissa Tufts, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Melissa Tufts, NP-C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
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 Tufts, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Tufts, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Tufts, NP-C accept Medicare?
Melissa Tufts, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 390 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Tufts, NP-C's credentials?
Melissa Tufts, NP-C's NPI is 1780223479 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).

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