Quick answers
- Does Maria Melendez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria Melendez 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 Maria Melendez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 212 services for Maria Melendez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria Melendez's NPI number?
- 1407056294. 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 Maria Melendez, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 212 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)183 services
- Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes (99235)16 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke69%
- Arthritis60%
- Anxiety46%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Maria Melendez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maria Melendez 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.
- Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050455
- Bakersfield Memorial HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050036
- Kern Medical CenterBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050315
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria Melendez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20111 W Valley BlvdTehachapi, CA 93561 (661) 835‑5004
- 9500 Stockdale HwyBakersfield, CA 93311 (661) 836‑5004
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria Melendez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Synchrony Medical Group5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other rehabilitation doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Synchrony Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Ohio |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407056294 |
| 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