2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1013491646 NP
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MELISSA TURNER, NP

Nurse Practitioner in GOLDEN, Colorado. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 257 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELISSA TURNER, NP filed 8,485 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in GOLDEN, Colorado, prescribing 81% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing

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MELISSA TURNER, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,485 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELISSA TURNER, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2018

NPI 1013491646

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,485 683% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 TURNER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 755 HERITAGE RD STE 100, GOLDEN, CO, 80401, with a listed phone of (303) 468-7246. NPI 1013491646 was issued on 09/19/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TURNER 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 8,485 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

755 HERITAGE RD STE 100
GOLDEN, CO 80401

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 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 8,485 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.

8,485
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,597
Total Day Supply
222,126
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$763K
Generic Drug Cost
$399K
Opioid Claims
259 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
128

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.40
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 83, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA TURNER, NP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
579
Lisinopril
267
Amlodipine Besylate
246
Levothyroxine Sodium
219
Furosemide
196
Gabapentin
196
Pantoprazole Sodium
194
Omeprazole
155
Trazodone Hcl
155
Eliquis
Apixaban
151

* 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.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA TURNER, NP's 8,485 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

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.

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 2023, MELISSA TURNER, NP wrote 8,485 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 257 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 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $763K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA TURNER, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA TURNER, NP had 259 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA TURNER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA TURNER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. 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 8,485 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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.

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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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