Melanie Kates, MD
NPI 1518911965 · Internal Medicine Physician · Healdsburg, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Kates, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Healdsburg, CA (NPI 1518911965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518911965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G82351 (CA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
417 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 | 292 | $139 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 64 | $140 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 36 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 25 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$140 (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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 249 | 79 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 237 | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 161 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 153 | 57 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 141 | 48 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 89 | 32 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2130 Five Mile Line RdPenfield, NY 14526-2292Phone: (585) 641-0574Fax: (585) 641-0577
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Kates's NPI number?
- Melanie Kates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518911965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Kates's specialty?
- Melanie Kates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Kates located?
- Melanie Kates's practice location on file with NPPES is 717 Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448.
- What is Melanie Kates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Kates is (707) 433-7258.
- Does Melanie Kates accept Medicare?
- Melanie Kates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Kates's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Kates's NPI (1518911965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.