Quick answers
- Does Melanie O. Christina accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie O. Christina accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melanie O. Christina see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 2,122 services for Melanie O. Christina. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie O. Christina's NPI number?
- 1003805292. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melanie O. Christina, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,122 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)336 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)145 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)142 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Melanie O. Christina works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie O. Christina at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450021
- Methodist Hospital for SurgeryAddison, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670073
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallasDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450462
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450771
- UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450044
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie O. Christina is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8335 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 215Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 758‑7480
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospice/Palliative Carealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003805292 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians