Chidinma Chima-Melton, MD
NPI 1306161625 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Gardena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chidinma Chima-Melton, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Gardena, CA (NPI 1306161625).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306161625
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A125653 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,272 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 391 | $216 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 257 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 249 | $123 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 222 | $216 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 116 | $179 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 15 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 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 no Part D record, 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.
$17,792 across 16 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
- 2010-03-30
- Last updated
- 2026-02-18
- Certified
- 2026-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chidinma Chima-Melton's NPI number?
- Chidinma Chima-Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306161625, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chidinma Chima-Melton's specialty?
- Chidinma Chima-Melton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chidinma Chima-Melton located?
- Chidinma Chima-Melton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1145 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247-3511.
- What is Chidinma Chima-Melton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chidinma Chima-Melton is (310) 363-0526.
- Does Chidinma Chima-Melton accept Medicare?
- Chidinma Chima-Melton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chidinma Chima-Melton's NPI active?
- Yes — Chidinma Chima-Melton's NPI (1306161625) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.