Melanie Karpman, PA-C
NPI 1720616444 · Physician Assistant · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Karpman, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1720616444).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720616444
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 085.007505 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
1,914 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 630 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 324 | $72 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 180 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 179 | $100 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 107 | $81 |
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Body, Arms, Or Legs, 0.6-1.0 Cm11301 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 254 | 94 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 143 | 72 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 95 | 70 |
| Hydrocortisone | 65 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 60 | 26 |
| Mupirocin | 60 | 42 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 54 | 32 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 52 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,434 across 122 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
- 2020-03-29
- Last updated
- 2024-09-25
- Certified
- 2024-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Karpman's NPI number?
- Melanie Karpman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720616444, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Karpman's specialty?
- Melanie Karpman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Karpman located?
- Melanie Karpman's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 S California Ave Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60608-2486.
- What is Melanie Karpman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Karpman is (773) 584-6200.
- Does Melanie Karpman accept Medicare?
- Melanie Karpman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Karpman's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Karpman's NPI (1720616444) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.