NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1013491646 NP
Verify on CMS → Melissa Turner, NP
Nurse Practitioner in Golden, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 89,808 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.
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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Melissa Turner, NP filed 6,794 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Nurse Practitioner in Golden, Colorado, prescribing 83% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- ≥96th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Melissa Turner, NP
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1013491646), first enumerated 09/19/2018.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 6,794 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Compare Turner with other Nurse Practitioner providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
All 17 Nurse Practitioner providers in Golden, CO →
Also enrolled in Colorado
- Jennifer Abbey, NP Colorado Springs, CO
- Marie Abbinante, NP Montrose, CO
- Jenny Abernathy, FNP Erie, CO
- Emily Abernethy, NP Arvada, CO
- Dr. Kathleen Adams, DNP, FNP-C Denver, CO
- Gleandy Adlaon Gott, NP Littleton, CO
Other specialties in Golden: Physical Therapist (139) · Speech-Language Pathologist (120) · Physician Assistant (111) · Family Nurse Practitioner (49)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1013491646 · Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1013491646
- ENUM-RECENT 2018
- TAX-MEGA 90K Nurse Practitioner
- RX-MID 6,794
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,233 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM Jessica Richardson,… · 2018
Melissa Turner, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,794 ≥ 96th percentile 96% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Melissa Turner, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
6,794 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1013491646 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/19/2018 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Melissa Turner, NP - brand share 17.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 6,794 2024 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 2024.
6,794
Total Claims
$958K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,955.2
- Total Day Supply
- 181,222
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $653K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $304K
- Opioid Claims
- 185 (2.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 62
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.07
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 78, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melissa Turner, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
329 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
248 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
235 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
225 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
215 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
176 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
168 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
154 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 329 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 248 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 235 |
| Lisinopril | 225 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 215 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 176 |
| Furosemide | 168 |
| Gabapentin | 154 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 151 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 144 |
* 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 Turner, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
89,808
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,144
Avg Claims per Provider
Melissa Turner, NP's 6,794 claims are above the specialty average of 1,144.
Nationwide Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Turner, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2018)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Turner.
One of 1,233 Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Colorado, 11 are shown on this page.
Sandra Adolff
NP
Lakewood, CO
Dora Agyeman
Longmont, CO
Ona Ahumada
NP
Littleton, CO
Adesoji Ajala
NP
Littleton, CO
Mohammed Akbani
NP
Lakewood, CO
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Turner, NP's specialty? ▼
Melissa Turner, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Golden, Colorado. Credentials: NP.
How much does Melissa Turner, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Melissa Turner, NP wrote 6,794 Medicare Part D claims totaling $958K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
Where is Melissa Turner, NP located? ▼
Melissa Turner, NP is located at 755 HERITAGE RD STE 100, Golden, CO, 80401. Phone: (303) 468-7246.
What is Melissa Turner, NP's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Turner, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013491646, issued on 09/19/2018.
Does Melissa Turner, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melissa Turner, NP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $653K in brand drug costs.
Does Melissa Turner, NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melissa Turner, NP had 185 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 89,808 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,144 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melissa Turner, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Turner, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melissa Turner, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Turner, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,794 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Turner, NP's credentials? ▼
Melissa Turner, NP's NPI is 1013491646 with credentials NP. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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