Melissa Kaptik, MD
NPI 1215084025 · Nephrology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Kaptik, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1215084025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215084025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39830 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
556 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 167 | $306 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 132 | $138 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 118 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 103 | $216 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 36 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$306 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 141 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 138 | 47 |
| Carvedilol | 85 | 31 |
| Calcitriol | 80 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 75 | 31 |
| Furosemide | 69 | 21 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 67 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2011-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Kaptik's NPI number?
- Melissa Kaptik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215084025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Kaptik's specialty?
- Melissa Kaptik is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Kaptik located?
- Melissa Kaptik's practice location on file with NPPES is 1708 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405-5307.
- What is Melissa Kaptik's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Kaptik is (253) 272-5881.
- Does Melissa Kaptik accept Medicare?
- Melissa Kaptik is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Kaptik's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Kaptik's NPI (1215084025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.