Melinda Steele, MD
NPI 1003040775 · Family Medicine Physician · Fremont, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Steele, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fremont, CA (NPI 1003040775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003040775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 250597 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
57 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $94–$128 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 83 | 36 |
| Metformin Hcl | 52 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 43 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 28 | 12 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-11
- Last updated
- 2023-04-30
- Certified
- 2023-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Steele's NPI number?
- Melinda Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003040775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Steele's specialty?
- Melinda Steele is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Steele located?
- Melinda Steele's practice location on file with NPPES is 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538-2310.
- What is Melinda Steele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Steele is (510) 248-3000.
- Does Melinda Steele accept Medicare?
- Melinda Steele is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Steele's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Steele's NPI (1003040775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.