Melvin Wallinga, M.D.
NPI 1053355669 · Family Medicine Physician · Tyndall, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Wallinga, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tyndall, SD (NPI 1053355669).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053355669
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5033 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 288 | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 187 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 183 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 175 | 31 |
| Potassium Chloride | 172 | 27 |
| Omeprazole | 164 | 31 |
| Furosemide | 136 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2020-08-25
- Certified
- 2020-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Wallinga's NPI number?
- Melvin Wallinga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053355669, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Wallinga's specialty?
- Melvin Wallinga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Wallinga located?
- Melvin Wallinga's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 West 16th Ave, Tyndall, SD 57066-0027.
- What is Melvin Wallinga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Wallinga is (605) 589-3341.
- Does Melvin Wallinga accept Medicare?
- Melvin Wallinga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Wallinga's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Wallinga's NPI (1053355669) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.