Melissa Ortega, M.D.
NPI 1962563841 · Neurology Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Ortega, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1962563841).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962563841
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 97448 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
165 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 61 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $92 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 | 30 | $27 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 24 | $128 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 14 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$130 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 78 | 19 |
| Baclofen | 73 | 26 |
| Dalfampridinebrand: Dalfampridine Er | 52 | 11 |
| Glatiramer Acetatebrand: Copaxone | 40 | — |
| Ofatumumabbrand: Kesimpta Pen | 34 | — |
| Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46brand: Gamunex-C | 28 | — |
| Modafinil | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$223 across 5 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
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2010-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Ortega's NPI number?
- Melissa Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962563841, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Ortega's specialty?
- Melissa Ortega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Ortega located?
- Melissa Ortega's practice location on file with NPPES is 1150 Nw 14th St, Miami, FL 33136-2137.
- What is Melissa Ortega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Ortega is (305) 243-6732.
- Does Melissa Ortega accept Medicare?
- Melissa Ortega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Ortega's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Ortega's NPI (1962563841) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.