Melissa Galvez
NPI 1437542883 · Medical Physician Assistant · South Gate, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Galvez is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in South Gate, CA (NPI 1437542883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437542883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52333 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 37 | 35 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 | 19 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 21 | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 21 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 18 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 18 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 3 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
- 2015-03-10
- Last updated
- 2015-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Galvez's NPI number?
- Melissa Galvez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437542883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Galvez's specialty?
- Melissa Galvez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Galvez located?
- Melissa Galvez's practice location on file with NPPES is 3529 Firestone Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280-3031.
- What is Melissa Galvez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Galvez is (323) 566-1700.
- Does Melissa Galvez accept Medicare?
- Melissa Galvez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Galvez's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Galvez's NPI (1437542883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.