Melchor Jacob, NP/PA
NPI 1194962605 · Physician Assistant · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melchor Jacob, NP/PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1194962605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194962605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP/PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA-18339 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 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 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 314 | 101 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 | 67 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 209 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 164 | 58 |
| Metformin Hcl | 159 | 55 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 156 | 53 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,288 across 173 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
- 2009-01-21
- Last updated
- 2009-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melchor Jacob's NPI number?
- Melchor Jacob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194962605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melchor Jacob's specialty?
- Melchor Jacob is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melchor Jacob located?
- Melchor Jacob's practice location on file with NPPES is 2501 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2811.
- What is Melchor Jacob's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melchor Jacob is (661) 327-2225.
- Does Melchor Jacob accept Medicare?
- Melchor Jacob is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melchor Jacob's NPI active?
- Yes — Melchor Jacob's NPI (1194962605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.