Quick answers
- Does Chidinma Chima-Melton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chidinma Chima-Melton 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 Chidinma Chima-Melton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 275 Original Medicare patients and 1,308 services for Chidinma Chima-Melton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chidinma Chima-Melton's NPI number?
- 1306161625. 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 Chidinma Chima-Melton, 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 | 275 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,308 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)613 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)506 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)153 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Heart failure75%
- Diabetes73%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- COPD59%
Hospitals where Chidinma Chima-Melton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chidinma Chima-Melton 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.
- Community Hospital of Huntington ParkHuntington Park, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050091
- Memorial Hospital of GardenaGardena, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050468
Practice locations
Addresses where Chidinma Chima-Melton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13100 Studebaker RdNorwalk, CA 90650 (628) 683‑7515
- 2623 E Slauson AveHuntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 583‑1931
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chidinma Chima-Melton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tele-ICU Inc6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 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) | 1306161625 |
| 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