Melissa Ehm Pote, DO
NPI 1720297716 · Family Medicine Physician · Ankeny, IA
Melissa Ehm Pote, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ankeny, IA (NPI 1720297716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720297716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO-03774 (IA)
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
19 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
2,193 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 348 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 336 | $117 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 242 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 185 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 182 | $16 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 141 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 98 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 351 | 76 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 305 | 78 |
| Lisinopril | 171 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 156 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 112 | 28 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2023-12-29
- Certified
- 2023-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Ehm Pote's NPI number?
- Melissa Ehm Pote's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720297716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Ehm Pote's specialty?
- Melissa Ehm Pote is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Ehm Pote located?
- Melissa Ehm Pote's practice location on file with NPPES is 1410 Sw Tradition Dr Ste 120, Ankeny, IA 50023-9188.
- What is Melissa Ehm Pote's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Ehm Pote is (515) 875-9040.
- Is Melissa Ehm Pote's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Ehm Pote's NPI (1720297716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.