Melissa Yuan, MD
NPI 1215521794 · Ophthalmology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Yuan, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1215521794).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215521794
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A202214 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 37 | 28 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 36 | 31 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 19 | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | 15 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 14 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$293 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2452 Watson CtPalo Alto, CA 94303-3216Phone: (650) 723-6995
- 243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114-3002Phone: (617) 523-7900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-02-24
- Last updated
- 2025-07-07
- Certified
- 2025-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Yuan's NPI number?
- Melissa Yuan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215521794, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Yuan's specialty?
- Melissa Yuan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Yuan located?
- Melissa Yuan's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Melissa Yuan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Yuan is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Melissa Yuan accept Medicare?
- Melissa Yuan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Yuan's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Yuan's NPI (1215521794) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.