Melinda Abernethy, M.D.
NPI 1427254226 · Reproductive Endocrinology Physician · Kalamazoo, MI
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427254226
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Reproductive Endocrinology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036127710 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician207VF0040XLicense 4301089871 (MI)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
433 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $129 |
| Exam With Injections of Chemical for Destruction of Bladder Using an Endoscope52287 | 33 | $163 |
| Complex Measurement of Pressure of Urine Flow in Bladder With Voiding Pressure Studies51728 | 25 | $115 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 7 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)
- 2160 S 1st AveDepartment of ObgynMaywood, IL 60153-3328Phone: (708) 216-2365
- 2854 S 11th StKalamazoo, MI 49009-2129Phone: (269) 345-6197
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-27
- Last updated
- 2022-05-03
- Certified
- 2022-05-03
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.