Melinda Vickers, PA-C
NPI 1164019345 · Physician Assistant · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Vickers, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1164019345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164019345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA14229 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
69 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 44 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 25 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$123 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 212 | 55 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 50 | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 29 | 11 |
| Atovaquone | 29 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 21 | — |
| Tacrolimus | 20 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$256 across 5 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
- 2020-12-22
- Last updated
- 2025-03-05
- Certified
- 2025-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Vickers's NPI number?
- Melinda Vickers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164019345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Vickers's specialty?
- Melinda Vickers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Vickers located?
- Melinda Vickers's practice location on file with NPPES is 10460 N 92nd St Ste 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4547.
- What is Melinda Vickers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Vickers is (480) 323-1573.
- Does Melinda Vickers accept Medicare?
- Melinda Vickers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Vickers's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Vickers's NPI (1164019345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.