Melanie Tuerk, MD
NPI 1619125481 · Dermatology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Tuerk, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1619125481).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619125481
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A105442 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 51 | 25 |
| Fluocinonide | 20 | 17 |
| Fluorouracil | 17 | 16 |
| Secukinumabbrand: Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) | 16 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 16 | — |
| Tretinoinbrand: Retin-A | 16 | — |
| Imiquimod | 14 | 12 |
| Calcipotriene | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 across 2 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
- 2008-09-04
- Last updated
- 2021-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Tuerk's NPI number?
- Melanie Tuerk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619125481, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Tuerk's specialty?
- Melanie Tuerk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Tuerk located?
- Melanie Tuerk's practice location on file with NPPES is 3301 C St, Sacramento, CA 95816-3300.
- What is Melanie Tuerk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Tuerk is (916) 734-6371.
- Does Melanie Tuerk accept Medicare?
- Melanie Tuerk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Tuerk's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Tuerk's NPI (1619125481) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.