Melody Chu
NPI 1821405630 · Clinical Social Worker · Citrus Heights, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melody Chu is a Clinical Social Worker provider in Citrus Heights, CA (NPI 1821405630).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821405630
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 86664 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
184 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy, 45 Minutes90834 | 91 | $80 |
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 35 | $118 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 32 | $134 |
| Psychotherapy, 30 Minutes90832 | 26 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$134 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4860 Y St Ste 1600Sacramento, CA 95817-2307Phone: (916) 734-3630
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-14
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melody Chu's NPI number?
- Melody Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821405630, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melody Chu's specialty?
- Melody Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Social Worker (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Melody Chu located?
- Melody Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 7551 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-7449.
- What is Melody Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melody Chu is (916) 904-3000.
- Does Melody Chu accept Medicare?
- Melody Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melody Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Melody Chu's NPI (1821405630) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.