Melanie Choate, P.A.
NPI 1770836280 · Physician Assistant · Abilene, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Choate, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Abilene, TX (NPI 1770836280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770836280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 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
1,346 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 649 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 468 | $73 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 69 | $58 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 52 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 4-5 Views72050 | 24 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 450 | 124 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 251 | 80 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 185 | 49 |
| Celecoxib | 129 | 34 |
| Methocarbamol | 124 | 37 |
| Pregabalin | 111 | 26 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 95 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$851 across 12 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
- 2012-10-22
- Last updated
- 2023-12-12
- Certified
- 2023-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Choate's NPI number?
- Melanie Choate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770836280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Choate's specialty?
- Melanie Choate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Choate located?
- Melanie Choate's practice location on file with NPPES is 1633 Cottonwood St, Abilene, TX 79601-3033.
- What is Melanie Choate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Choate is (325) 672-4372.
- Does Melanie Choate accept Medicare?
- Melanie Choate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Choate's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Choate's NPI (1770836280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.