Porsha Melcher
NPI 1437568136 · Podiatrist · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Porsha Melcher is a Podiatrist provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1437568136).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437568136
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3142 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
16 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 | 16 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$87 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 245 | 110 |
| Clotrimazole | 202 | 91 |
| Methylprednisolone | 62 | 32 |
| Ketoconazole | 48 | 21 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 34 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 31 | 28 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 30 | 28 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 2626 S Loop W Ste 310Houston, TX 77054-2645Phone: (832) 779-6559
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-08-06
- Last updated
- 2025-03-13
- Certified
- 2025-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Porsha Melcher's NPI number?
- Porsha Melcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437568136, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Porsha Melcher's specialty?
- Porsha Melcher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Porsha Melcher located?
- Porsha Melcher's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Williams Trace Blvd Ste 300, Sugar Land, TX 77478-4526.
- What is Porsha Melcher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Porsha Melcher is (281) 747-7620.
- Does Porsha Melcher accept Medicare?
- Porsha Melcher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Porsha Melcher's NPI active?
- Yes — Porsha Melcher's NPI (1437568136) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.