Melanie Claro, FNP-C
NPI 1538682729 · Nurse Practitioner · Arvin, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Claro, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Arvin, CA (NPI 1538682729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538682729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95006922 (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 tenure25% of score
8 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
39 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 28 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 11 | $41 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$41 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 116 | 114 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 70 |
| Prednisone | 41 | 41 |
| Cephalexin | 39 | 38 |
| Ibuprofen | 37 | 37 |
| Mupirocin | 35 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-20
- Last updated
- 2024-09-04
- Certified
- 2024-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Claro's NPI number?
- Melanie Claro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538682729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Claro's specialty?
- Melanie Claro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Claro located?
- Melanie Claro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1305 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203-1231.
- What is Melanie Claro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Claro is (661) 854-3131.
- Does Melanie Claro accept Medicare?
- Melanie Claro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Claro's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Claro's NPI (1538682729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.