Melissa Perez, PA
NPI 1821616608 · Physician Assistant · Visalia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Perez, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Visalia, CA (NPI 1821616608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821616608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 279 | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 165 | 49 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 134 | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 134 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 | 40 |
| Metformin Hcl | 128 | 37 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$321 across 3 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
- 2020-07-08
- Last updated
- 2020-10-08
- Certified
- 2020-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Perez's NPI number?
- Melissa Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821616608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Perez's specialty?
- Melissa Perez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Perez located?
- Melissa Perez's practice location on file with NPPES is 305 E Center Ave, Visalia, CA 93291-6331.
- What is Melissa Perez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Perez is (559) 827-8637.
- Does Melissa Perez accept Medicare?
- Melissa Perez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Perez's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Perez's NPI (1821616608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.