2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1164672796 FNP-BC
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Melody Lee, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Long Beach, California. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 207 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Melody Lee, FNP-BC filed 3,419 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Long Beach, California, prescribing 93% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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.

Melody Lee, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,419 Top 10% higher than 90% 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. 2K+: 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 Melody Lee, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/18/2008

NPI 1164672796

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,419 180% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers
Behavior Technician - 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist - 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist - 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker - 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 1.6%Family Nurse Practitioner1.6%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Melody Lee, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 3800 KILROY AIRPORT WAY STE 100, Long Beach, CA, 90806, with a listed phone of (558) 287-2268. NPI 1164672796 was issued on 09/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lee 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 3,419 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 207 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $219K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

3800 KILROY AIRPORT WAY STE 100
Long Beach, CA 90806

Provider Details

NPI 1164672796
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/18/2008

License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Melody Lee, FNP-BC. To verify Melody Lee, FNP-BC's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Melody Lee, FNP-BC - brand share 6.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

6% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,419 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.

3,419
Total Claims
$219K
Total Drug Cost
207
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,591
Total Day Supply
96,063
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70K
Generic Drug Cost
$148K
Opioid Claims
97 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
147

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
83.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.18
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Melody Lee, FNP-BC 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
Gabapentin
148
Levothyroxine Sodium
144
Memantine Hcl
119
Atorvastatin Calcium
115
Trazodone Hcl
107
Quetiapine Fumarate
97
Lisinopril
96
Metoprolol Succinate
94
Donepezil Hcl
89
Amlodipine Besylate
87

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Melody Lee, FNP-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Melody Lee, FNP-BC's 3,419 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melody Lee, FNP-BC's specialty?
Melody Lee, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Long Beach, California. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Melody Lee, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Melody Lee, FNP-BC wrote 3,419 Medicare Part D claims totaling $219K in drug costs for 207 beneficiaries.
Where is Melody Lee, FNP-BC located?
Melody Lee, FNP-BC is located at 3800 KILROY AIRPORT WAY STE 100, Long Beach, CA, 90806. Phone: (558) 287-2268.
What is Melody Lee, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Melody Lee, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164672796, issued on 09/18/2008.
Does Melody Lee, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Melody Lee, FNP-BC's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
Does Melody Lee, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Melody Lee, FNP-BC had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melody Lee, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melody Lee, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melody Lee, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Melody Lee, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,419 Part D claims and 207 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melody Lee, FNP-BC's credentials?
Melody Lee, FNP-BC's NPI is 1164672796 with credentials FNP-BC. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.