Melissa Salcedo Porras, MD
NPI 1972120616 · Family Medicine Physician · Donna, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Salcedo Porras, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Donna, TX (NPI 1972120616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972120616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U2312 (TX)
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
5 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
228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 61 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 46 | $87 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 39 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 16 | $124 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 248 | 131 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 152 | 60 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 136 | 111 |
| Metformin Hcl | 126 | 77 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 116 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 101 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,086 across 34 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
- 2020-06-29
- Last updated
- 2023-07-30
- Certified
- 2023-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Salcedo Porras's NPI number?
- Melissa Salcedo Porras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972120616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Salcedo Porras's specialty?
- Melissa Salcedo Porras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Salcedo Porras located?
- Melissa Salcedo Porras's practice location on file with NPPES is 307 N D Salinas Ave Ste D, Donna, TX 78537-2929.
- What is Melissa Salcedo Porras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Salcedo Porras is (956) 464-2402.
- Does Melissa Salcedo Porras accept Medicare?
- Melissa Salcedo Porras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Salcedo Porras's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Salcedo Porras's NPI (1972120616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.