Melissa Sanchez, M.D.
NPI 1407275720 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Sanchez, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1407275720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407275720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R6893 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 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
472 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 408 | $130 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 45 | $198 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 19 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $130–$198 (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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 211 | 59 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 172 | 51 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 166 | 47 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 135 | 37 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 129 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 127 | 35 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-15
- Last updated
- 2024-11-18
- Certified
- 2024-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Sanchez's NPI number?
- Melissa Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407275720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Sanchez's specialty?
- Melissa Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Sanchez located?
- Melissa Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4101.
- What is Melissa Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Sanchez is (713) 798-4857.
- Does Melissa Sanchez accept Medicare?
- Melissa Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Sanchez's NPI (1407275720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.