Melaku Akele, PT, DPT
NPI 1942743398 · Orthopedic Physical Therapist · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melaku Akele, PT, DPT is a Orthopedic Physical Therapist provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1942743398).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942743398
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopedic Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- PT, DPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29918 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
748 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 222 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 168 | $36 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 137 | $10 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 104 | $32 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 85 | $22 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2300 N Imperial Ave Ste HCalexico, CA 92231-3209Phone: (607) 890-7050
- 6201 Greenbelt Rd Ste U15-16Berwyn Heights, MD 20740-2354Phone: (301) 220-0571
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-12-01
- Last updated
- 2025-09-09
- Certified
- 2025-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melaku Akele's NPI number?
- Melaku Akele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942743398, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melaku Akele's specialty?
- Melaku Akele is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Melaku Akele located?
- Melaku Akele's practice location on file with NPPES is 548 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-6602.
- What is Melaku Akele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melaku Akele is (831) 423-3196.
- Does Melaku Akele accept Medicare?
- Melaku Akele is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melaku Akele's NPI active?
- Yes — Melaku Akele's NPI (1942743398) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.