Melody Chong, DPM
NPI 1497786040 · Podiatrist · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melody Chong, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1497786040).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497786040
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E3838 (CA)
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
19 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
1,221 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 329 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 247 | $153 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 183 | $110 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 122 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 | $197 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 58 | 45 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 26 | 20 |
| Ketoconazole | 22 | 19 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 15 | — |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 14 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$301 across 10 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2011-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melody Chong's NPI number?
- Melody Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497786040, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melody Chong's specialty?
- Melody Chong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Melody Chong located?
- Melody Chong's practice location on file with NPPES is 3838 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118-1522.
- What is Melody Chong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melody Chong is (415) 386-3338.
- Does Melody Chong accept Medicare?
- Melody Chong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melody Chong's NPI active?
- Yes — Melody Chong's NPI (1497786040) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.