Quick answers
- Does Porsha S. Melcher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Porsha S. Melcher 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 Porsha S. Melcher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 46 services for Porsha S. Melcher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Porsha S. Melcher's NPI number?
- 1437568136. 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 Porsha S. Melcher, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 46 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Porsha S. Melcher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1105 N Washington AveCleveland, TX 77327 (281) 593‑2899
- 2121 Williams Trace Blvd, Suite 300Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281) 747‑7620
- 3385 Fannin St, Suite ABeaumont, TX 77701 (281) 710‑0310
- 427 W 20th St, Suite 300Houston, TX 77008 (713) 496‑1945
- 830 S Broadway StChurch Point, LA 70525 (877) 674‑1211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Porsha S. Melcher as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aria Podiatry Care PLLC54 clinicians in the group
- Vein and Artery Interventional Alliance LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aria Podiatry Care PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437568136 |
| 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
- 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