Melissa Bhikham, MD
NPI 1689107583 · Family Medicine Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Bhikham, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1689107583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689107583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 305842 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 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 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 245 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 149 | 27 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 120 | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 103 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 91 | 21 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 87 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,110 across 43 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
- 2017-04-06
- Last updated
- 2020-12-04
- Certified
- 2020-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Bhikham's NPI number?
- Melissa Bhikham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689107583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Bhikham's specialty?
- Melissa Bhikham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Bhikham located?
- Melissa Bhikham's practice location on file with NPPES is 424 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238-1694.
- What is Melissa Bhikham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Bhikham is (718) 638-6278.
- Does Melissa Bhikham accept Medicare?
- Melissa Bhikham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Bhikham's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Bhikham's NPI (1689107583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.