Melanie Nukala, M.D.
NPI 1578828612 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Palm Harbor, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Nukala, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Palm Harbor, FL (NPI 1578828612).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578828612
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036148962 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 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
685 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 | 200 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 80 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 56 | $77 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 34 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 34 | $178 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 49 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 31 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 34 | — |
| Diazepam | 16 | 14 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,120 across 32 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4600 Memorial Dr Ste 120Belleville, IL 62226-5359Phone: (618) 222-1020Fax: (618) 222-1039
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-04
- Last updated
- 2023-01-25
- Certified
- 2023-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Nukala's NPI number?
- Melanie Nukala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578828612, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Nukala's specialty?
- Melanie Nukala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Nukala located?
- Melanie Nukala's practice location on file with NPPES is 4705 Alt 19 Ste B, Palm Harbor, FL 34683-1424.
- What is Melanie Nukala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Nukala is (727) 787-4875.
- Does Melanie Nukala accept Medicare?
- Melanie Nukala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Nukala's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Nukala's NPI (1578828612) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.