Melissa Desouza, MD
NPI 1902224694 · Surgery Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Desouza, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1902224694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902224694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD205727 (OR)
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
12 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
231 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 59 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 35 | $224 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $93 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 17 | $144 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 95 | 31 |
| Famotidine | 41 | 17 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 40 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 33 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 | 13 |
| Sucralfate | 23 | 16 |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 18 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,853 across 20 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
- 2014-03-31
- Last updated
- 2025-12-16
- Certified
- 2025-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Desouza's NPI number?
- Melissa Desouza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902224694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Desouza's specialty?
- Melissa Desouza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Desouza located?
- Melissa Desouza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663-4162.
- What is Melissa Desouza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Desouza is (949) 764-5350.
- Does Melissa Desouza accept Medicare?
- Melissa Desouza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Desouza's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Desouza's NPI (1902224694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.