Melanie Gonzalez, DPM
NPI 1992185763 · Podiatrist · Independence, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Gonzalez, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Independence, MO (NPI 1992185763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992185763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2018032267 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,482 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 701 | $42 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 151 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 108 | $54 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 98 | $76 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 94 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 70 | 49 |
| Cephalexin | 68 | 39 |
| Ketoconazole | 50 | 26 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 49 | 24 |
| Ciclopirox | 48 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 34 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$815 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 12303 De Paul DrBridgeton, MO 63044-2512Phone: (314) 344-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-05
- Last updated
- 2019-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Gonzalez's NPI number?
- Melanie Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992185763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Gonzalez's specialty?
- Melanie Gonzalez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Melanie Gonzalez located?
- Melanie Gonzalez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2406 E R.d. Mize Rd Ste. B, Independence, MO 64057-6405.
- What is Melanie Gonzalez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Gonzalez is (816) 478-3338.
- Does Melanie Gonzalez accept Medicare?
- Melanie Gonzalez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Gonzalez's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Gonzalez's NPI (1992185763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.