Melissa Garcia, PA-C
NPI 1831669183 · Physician Assistant · Newport Beach, CA
Melissa Garcia, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1831669183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831669183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59755 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluocinonide | 84 | 57 |
| Ketoconazole | 79 | 38 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 56 | 28 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 47 | 37 |
| Cephalexin | 36 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 14 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$582 across 22 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2 Hughes Ste 150Irvine, CA 92618-2036Phone: (562) 519-5655
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-11-29
- Last updated
- 2022-03-07
- Certified
- 2022-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Garcia's NPI number?
- Melissa Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831669183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Garcia's specialty?
- Melissa Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Garcia located?
- Melissa Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 Superior Ave Ste 335, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3672.
- What is Melissa Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Garcia is (949) 236-7900.
- Is Melissa Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Garcia's NPI (1831669183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.