Melinda Fierros, M.D.
NPI 1861575656 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Fierros, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1861575656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861575656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- Q7190 (TX)
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
19 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
242 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 107 | $158 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 1 Hour90838 | 82 | $113 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 53 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$158 (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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 49 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 30 |
| Alprazolam | 25 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 22 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 22 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 14 |
| Doxepin Hcl | 13 |
| Aripiprazole | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 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
- 2006-10-23
- Last updated
- 2026-02-11
- Certified
- 2026-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Fierros's NPI number?
- Melinda Fierros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861575656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Fierros's specialty?
- Melinda Fierros is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Fierros located?
- Melinda Fierros's practice location on file with NPPES is 6333 De Zavala Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249-2115.
- What is Melinda Fierros's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Fierros is (210) 399-2740.
- Does Melinda Fierros accept Medicare?
- Melinda Fierros is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Fierros's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Fierros's NPI (1861575656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.