Melinda Zellars, D.P.M.
NPI 1588665418 · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Germantown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Zellars, D.P.M. is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider in Germantown, MD (NPI 1588665418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588665418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Podiatric Medicine PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PO1000055 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
20 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
469 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, 1-5 Nails11720 | 111 | $14 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 109 | $7 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 105 | $34 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 104 | $25 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99341 | 40 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$50 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 across 4 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2023-09-05
- Certified
- 2023-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Zellars's NPI number?
- Melinda Zellars's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588665418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Zellars's specialty?
- Melinda Zellars is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Melinda Zellars located?
- Melinda Zellars's practice location on file with NPPES is 20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 202, Germantown, MD 20876-4038.
- What is Melinda Zellars's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Zellars is (301) 232-9000.
- Does Melinda Zellars accept Medicare?
- Melinda Zellars is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Zellars's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Zellars's NPI (1588665418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.