2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1912350513 APRN
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MELODEE THACKER, APRN

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in ASHLAND, Kentucky. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$552.6
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELODEE THACKER, APRN filed 1,424 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in ASHLAND, Kentucky, prescribing 96% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$552.6
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.

MELODEE THACKER, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,424 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 MELODEE THACKER, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2016

NPI 1912350513

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,424 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Kentucky

1. Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

MELODEE THACKER, APRN is a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in ASHLAND, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1912350513. 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.

MELODEE THACKER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN credentials at 5900 ROUTE US 60 W SUITE B, ASHLAND, KY, 41102, with a listed phone of (606) 393-5586. NPI 1912350513 was issued on 07/19/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THACKER 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 1,424 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $137K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 953 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 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

5900 ROUTE US 60 W SUITE B
ASHLAND, KY 41102

Provider Details

NPI 1912350513
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/19/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELODEE THACKER, APRN 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.

MAHAJAN THERAPEUTICS, LLC
DAYTON, OH

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 MELODEE THACKER, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$553

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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

MELODEE THACKER, APRN — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,424 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.

1,424
Total Claims
$137K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,462
Total Day Supply
42,844
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$81K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
179
Aripiprazole
88
Topiramate
71
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
68
Trazodone Hcl
57
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
48
Buspirone Hcl
45
Escitalopram Oxalate
45
Duloxetine Hcl
41
Lorazepam
40

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

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How MELODEE THACKER, APRN fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

953
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MELODEE THACKER, APRN's 1,424 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELODEE THACKER, APRN's specialty?
MELODEE THACKER, APRN specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in ASHLAND, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does MELODEE THACKER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELODEE THACKER, APRN wrote 1,424 Medicare Part D claims totaling $137K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is MELODEE THACKER, APRN located?
MELODEE THACKER, APRN is located at 5900 ROUTE US 60 W SUITE B, ASHLAND, KY, 41102. Phone: (606) 393-5586.
What is MELODEE THACKER, APRN's NPI number?
MELODEE THACKER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912350513, issued on 07/19/2016.
Does MELODEE THACKER, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELODEE THACKER, APRN's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 953 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELODEE THACKER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELODEE THACKER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Aripiprazole, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELODEE THACKER, APRN accept Medicare?
MELODEE THACKER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,424 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELODEE THACKER, APRN's credentials?
MELODEE THACKER, APRN's NPI is 1912350513 with credentials APRN. 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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