Melissa Hu, MD
NPI 1568639722 · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Webster, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hu, MD is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Webster, TX (NPI 1568639722).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568639722
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P7468 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
526 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 78 | $167 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 67 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 46 | $111 |
| Ct Scan of Face Without Contrast70486 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 127 | 55 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 84 | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 64 | 27 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 51 | 26 |
| Methylprednisolone | 40 | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 38 | 35 |
| Ofloxacin | 35 | 24 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$829 across 25 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
- 2008-05-15
- Last updated
- 2020-07-31
- Certified
- 2020-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hu's NPI number?
- Melissa Hu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568639722, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hu's specialty?
- Melissa Hu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Hu located?
- Melissa Hu's practice location on file with NPPES is 17099 N Texas Ave Ste 240, Webster, TX 77598-4039.
- What is Melissa Hu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hu is (281) 332-4575.
- Does Melissa Hu accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hu's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hu's NPI (1568639722) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.