Melanie Dawes, M.D.
NPI 1861488249 · Hospitalist Physician · Lancaster, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Dawes, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lancaster, CA (NPI 1861488249).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861488249
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C51910 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 142 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 105 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 84 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl | 83 | 35 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 83 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 75 | 32 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$176 across 8 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
- 2005-09-21
- Last updated
- 2019-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Dawes's NPI number?
- Melanie Dawes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861488249, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Dawes's specialty?
- Melanie Dawes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Dawes located?
- Melanie Dawes's practice location on file with NPPES is 43839 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534-4756.
- What is Melanie Dawes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Dawes is (661) 945-5984.
- Does Melanie Dawes accept Medicare?
- Melanie Dawes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Dawes's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Dawes's NPI (1861488249) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.