Melody Fulton, DO
NPI 1679153704 · Family Medicine Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melody Fulton, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1679153704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679153704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A20336 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
86 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 15 | $17 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$136 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 27 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 17 | — |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | — |
| Glimepiride | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1756 Continental StRedding, CA 96001-1240Phone: (530) 246-5818
- 2480 Sonoma StRedding, CA 96001-3027Phone: (530) 225-6090
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-13
- Last updated
- 2024-08-30
- Certified
- 2024-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melody Fulton's NPI number?
- Melody Fulton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679153704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melody Fulton's specialty?
- Melody Fulton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melody Fulton located?
- Melody Fulton's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2018.
- What is Melody Fulton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melody Fulton is (805) 564-3233.
- Does Melody Fulton accept Medicare?
- Melody Fulton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melody Fulton's NPI active?
- Yes — Melody Fulton's NPI (1679153704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.