2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1952052912 CNP
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MELISSA WALKER, CNP

Adult Medicine Physician in ONAMIA, Minnesota. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 311 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA WALKER, CNP is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ONAMIA, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 311 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MELISSA WALKER, CNP filed 2,311 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ONAMIA, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELISSA WALKER, CNP practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELISSA WALKER, CNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2022

NPI 1952052912

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,311 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — 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 WALKER, CNP is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in ONAMIA, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNP. NPI: 1952052912. 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 WALKER, CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding CNP credentials at 200 ELM ST N, ONAMIA, MN, 56359, with a listed phone of (320) 532-3154. NPI 1952052912 was issued on 01/11/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALKER 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 2,311 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 311 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

200 ELM ST N
ONAMIA, MN 56359

Provider Details

NPI 1952052912
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials CNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/11/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA WALKER, CNP 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.

MILLE LACS HEALTH SYSTEM
ONAMIA, MN
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 241356

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELISSA WALKER, CNP — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,311 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.

2,311
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
311
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,999
Total Day Supply
113,497
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$72K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Opioid Claims
47 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
86

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 90, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
136
Lisinopril
112
Atorvastatin Calcium
95
Metoprolol Succinate
79
Amlodipine Besylate
74
Losartan Potassium
74
Omeprazole
68
Simvastatin
65
Duloxetine Hcl
60
Sertraline Hcl
54

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How MELISSA WALKER, CNP fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA WALKER, CNP's 2,311 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA WALKER, CNP's specialty?
MELISSA WALKER, CNP specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in ONAMIA, Minnesota. Credentials: CNP.
How much does MELISSA WALKER, CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA WALKER, CNP wrote 2,311 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 311 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA WALKER, CNP located?
MELISSA WALKER, CNP is located at 200 ELM ST N, ONAMIA, MN, 56359. Phone: (320) 532-3154.
What is MELISSA WALKER, CNP's NPI number?
MELISSA WALKER, CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952052912, issued on 01/11/2022.
Does MELISSA WALKER, CNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA WALKER, CNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $72K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA WALKER, CNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA WALKER, CNP had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA WALKER, CNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA WALKER, CNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA WALKER, CNP accept Medicare?
MELISSA WALKER, CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,311 Part D claims and 311 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA WALKER, CNP's credentials?
MELISSA WALKER, CNP's NPI is 1952052912 with credentials CNP. 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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