Melody Kuo, PA-C
NPI 1801466511 · Physician Assistant · Irvine, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melody Kuo, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Irvine, CA (NPI 1801466511).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801466511
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59975 (CA)
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
5 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
1,319 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 | 480 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 273 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 115 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 96 | $102 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 58 | $13 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 119 | 67 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 40 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 21 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$463 across 16 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
- 2021-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-10-30
- Certified
- 2025-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melody Kuo's NPI number?
- Melody Kuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801466511, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melody Kuo's specialty?
- Melody Kuo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melody Kuo located?
- Melody Kuo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Fivepoint Ste a, Irvine, CA 92618-2621.
- What is Melody Kuo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melody Kuo is (949) 671-8000.
- Does Melody Kuo accept Medicare?
- Melody Kuo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melody Kuo's NPI active?
- Yes — Melody Kuo's NPI (1801466511) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.