Mel Setter, PA-C
NPI 1922022581 · Physician Assistant · Topeka, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mel Setter, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Topeka, KS (NPI 1922022581).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922022581
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1500587 (KS)
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 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
1,323 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,140 | $71 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 51 | $140 |
| Incision of Eardrum With Insertion of Eardrum Tube Under Local Or Topical Anesthesia69433 | 48 | $168 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 41 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 30 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 108 | 89 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 26 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 23 | — |
| Cefdinir | 22 | 21 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 22 | — |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 19 | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 16 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2012-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mel Setter's NPI number?
- Mel Setter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922022581, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mel Setter's specialty?
- Mel Setter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mel Setter located?
- Mel Setter's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Sw Lane St, Topeka, KS 66606-1543.
- What is Mel Setter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mel Setter is (785) 233-0500.
- Does Mel Setter accept Medicare?
- Mel Setter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mel Setter's NPI active?
- Yes — Mel Setter's NPI (1922022581) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.