Melissa Kagnoff, M.D.
NPI 1679764179 · Neurological Surgery Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Kagnoff, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1679764179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679764179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27100 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
287 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 113 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 70 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $170 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 23 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 22 | $133 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-08
- Last updated
- 2021-09-08
- Certified
- 2021-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Kagnoff's NPI number?
- Melissa Kagnoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679764179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Kagnoff's specialty?
- Melissa Kagnoff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Kagnoff located?
- Melissa Kagnoff's practice location on file with NPPES is 6699 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120-5244.
- What is Melissa Kagnoff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Kagnoff is (619) 582-2595.
- Does Melissa Kagnoff accept Medicare?
- Melissa Kagnoff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Kagnoff's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Kagnoff's NPI (1679764179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.