Melinda Skau, M.D.
NPI 1992803969 · Family Medicine Physician · Oroville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Skau, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Oroville, CA (NPI 1992803969).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992803969
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G50601 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 300 | 48 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 265 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 173 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 166 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 135 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 118 | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 101 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2010-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Skau's NPI number?
- Melinda Skau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992803969, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Skau's specialty?
- Melinda Skau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Skau located?
- Melinda Skau's practice location on file with NPPES is 2145 5th Ave, Oroville, CA 95965-5870.
- What is Melinda Skau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Skau is (530) 534-5394.
- Does Melinda Skau accept Medicare?
- Melinda Skau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Skau's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Skau's NPI (1992803969) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.