Meltem Ates, DPM
NPI 1689087686 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meltem Ates, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Hackensack, NJ (NPI 1689087686).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689087686
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N006922 (NY)
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
12 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
269 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 | 76 | $99 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 62 | $144 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 40 | $49 |
| Application of Vein Wound Compression Bandages on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot29581 | 37 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 41 | 23 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | 11 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 21 | 11 |
| Ciclopirox | 19 | — |
| Lidocaine | 19 | — |
| Ketoconazole | 17 | — |
| Efinaconazolebrand: Jublia | 16 | — |
| Piroxicam | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,400 across 23 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
- 2014-06-06
- Last updated
- 2023-08-22
- Certified
- 2023-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meltem Ates's NPI number?
- Meltem Ates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689087686, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meltem Ates's specialty?
- Meltem Ates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Meltem Ates located?
- Meltem Ates's practice location on file with NPPES is 140 Prospect Ave Ste 16, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1876.
- What is Meltem Ates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meltem Ates is (201) 880-0505.
- Does Meltem Ates accept Medicare?
- Meltem Ates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meltem Ates's NPI active?
- Yes — Meltem Ates's NPI (1689087686) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.