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MELISSA WELLS, NP

Nurse Practitioner in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee. 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 · 474 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$496.49
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA WELLS, NP filed 2,150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, prescribing 92% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$496.49
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 WELLS, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,150 Top 15% higher than 85% 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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2020

NPI 1295346195

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,150 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

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 WELLS, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830, with a listed phone of (865) 835-1000. NPI 1295346195 was issued on 08/13/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELLS 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 2,150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 474 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $200K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

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

990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

Provider Details

NPI 1295346195
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/13/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA WELLS, NP 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.

NEPHROCARE TENNESSEE PLLC
OAK RIDGE, TN

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 WELLS, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$496

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Generic-heavy

MELISSA WELLS, NP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,150 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.

2,150
Total Claims
$200K
Total Drug Cost
474
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,339
Total Day Supply
158,132
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.26
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 181, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELISSA WELLS, 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
Calcitriol
308
Losartan Potassium
170
Torsemide
163
Hydralazine Hcl
146
Amlodipine Besylate
143
Lisinopril
138
Chlorthalidone
118
Allopurinol
99
Furosemide
71
Bumetanide
67

* 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 WELLS, 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 WELLS, NP's 2,150 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA WELLS, NP's specialty?
MELISSA WELLS, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee. Credentials: NP.
How much does MELISSA WELLS, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA WELLS, NP wrote 2,150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $200K in drug costs for 474 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA WELLS, NP located?
MELISSA WELLS, NP is located at 990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830. Phone: (865) 835-1000.
What is MELISSA WELLS, NP's NPI number?
MELISSA WELLS, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295346195, issued on 08/13/2020.
Does MELISSA WELLS, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA WELLS, NP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
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 WELLS, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA WELLS, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Losartan Potassium, Torsemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA WELLS, NP accept Medicare?
MELISSA WELLS, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,150 Part D claims and 474 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA WELLS, NP's credentials?
MELISSA WELLS, NP's NPI is 1295346195 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.

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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