2026 NPPES data Hypertension Specialist Physician NPI 1730108358 MD
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PHILIP MELLEN, MD

Hypertension Specialist Physician in GULFPORT, Mississippi. 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 · 755 beneficiaries · Hypertension Specialist Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PHILIP MELLEN, MD filed 7,887 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hypertension Specialist Physician in GULFPORT, Mississippi, prescribing 95% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

PHILIP MELLEN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,887 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PHILIP MELLEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PHILIP MELLEN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1730108358

Primary specialty

Hypertension Specialist Physician

Rare

40 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,887 269% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,136

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Hypertension Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Hypertension Specialist Physician share within Mississippi

1. Hypertension Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hypertension Specialist Physician share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hypertension Specialist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Hypertension Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hypertension Specialist 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).

PHILIP MELLEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hypertension Specialist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1800 BEACH DR, GULFPORT, MS, 39507, with a listed phone of (228) 897-4514. NPI 1730108358 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELLEN 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 7,887 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 755 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $370K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Hypertension Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 40 enrolled providers across 20 states and an average of 2,136 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

1800 BEACH DR
GULFPORT, MS 39507

Provider Details

NPI 1730108358
Specialty Hypertension Specialist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PHILIP MELLEN, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 7,887 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.

7,887
Total Claims
$370K
Total Drug Cost
755
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,400
Total Day Supply
517,871
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$214K
Generic Drug Cost
$155K
Opioid Claims
35 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 302, 75-84: 291, 85+: 94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PHILIP MELLEN, MD 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
Carvedilol
690
Amlodipine Besylate
619
Indapamide
386
Losartan Potassium
375
Spironolactone
292
Irbesartan
259
Hydralazine Hcl
253
Chlorthalidone
249
Amlodipine-Valsartan
Amlodipine Besylate/Valsartan
233
Metoprolol Succinate
218

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

Hypertension Specialist Physician Overview

How PHILIP MELLEN, MD fits within the Hypertension Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

40
Hypertension Specialist Physician Providers in US
20
States with Hypertension Specialist Physician
2,136
Avg Claims per Provider

PHILIP MELLEN, MD's 7,887 claims are above the specialty average of 2,136.

Nearby Hypertension Specialist Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

Compare Hypertension Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILIP MELLEN, MD's specialty?
PHILIP MELLEN, MD specializes in Hypertension Specialist Physician and practices in GULFPORT, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does PHILIP MELLEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILIP MELLEN, MD wrote 7,887 Medicare Part D claims totaling $370K in drug costs for 755 beneficiaries.
Where is PHILIP MELLEN, MD located?
PHILIP MELLEN, MD is located at 1800 BEACH DR, GULFPORT, MS, 39507. Phone: (228) 897-4514.
What is PHILIP MELLEN, MD's NPI number?
PHILIP MELLEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730108358, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does PHILIP MELLEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHILIP MELLEN, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $214K in brand drug costs.
Does PHILIP MELLEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PHILIP MELLEN, MD had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Hypertension Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 40 Hypertension Specialist Physician providers across 20 states in the US. The average Hypertension Specialist Physician provider writes 2,136 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PHILIP MELLEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILIP MELLEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Amlodipine Besylate, Indapamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILIP MELLEN, MD accept Medicare?
PHILIP MELLEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,887 Part D claims and 755 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILIP MELLEN, MD's credentials?
PHILIP MELLEN, MD's NPI is 1730108358 with credentials MD. 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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