Melinda Hockensmith, MD
NPI 1851376842 · Nephrology Physician · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Hockensmith, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1851376842).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851376842
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37441 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,819 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 | 372 | $107 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 297 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 259 | $10 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 198 | $82 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 175 | $370 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 190 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 152 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 124 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium | 106 | 32 |
| Telmisartan | 95 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 85 | 30 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 75 | 23 |
| Carvedilol | 74 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$799 across 38 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
- 2005-12-13
- Last updated
- 2016-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Hockensmith's NPI number?
- Melinda Hockensmith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851376842, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Hockensmith's specialty?
- Melinda Hockensmith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Hockensmith located?
- Melinda Hockensmith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1914 Lelaray St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-2800.
- What is Melinda Hockensmith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Hockensmith is (719) 632-7641.
- Does Melinda Hockensmith accept Medicare?
- Melinda Hockensmith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Hockensmith's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Hockensmith's NPI (1851376842) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.