Mel Strange, MD
NPI 1144299603 · Family Medicine Physician · Hoquiam, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mel Strange, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hoquiam, WA (NPI 1144299603).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144299603
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MD00019211 (WA)
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 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 540 | 143 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 319 | 73 |
| Losartan Potassium | 275 | 77 |
| Omeprazole | 271 | 66 |
| Simvastatin | 241 | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 228 | 54 |
| Lisinopril | 210 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,352 across 70 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
- 2006-03-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mel Strange's NPI number?
- Mel Strange's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144299603, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mel Strange's specialty?
- Mel Strange is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mel Strange located?
- Mel Strange's practice location on file with NPPES is 815 K St, Hoquiam, WA 98550-3705.
- What is Mel Strange's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mel Strange is (360) 538-1609.
- Does Mel Strange accept Medicare?
- Mel Strange is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mel Strange's NPI active?
- Yes — Mel Strange's NPI (1144299603) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.