Quick answers
- Does Melinda M. Okosun accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda M. Okosun 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 Melinda M. Okosun see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 173 Original Medicare patients and 217 services for Melinda M. Okosun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda M. Okosun's NPI number?
- 1457429003. 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 Melinda M. Okosun, 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 | 173 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 217 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)163 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)25 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 cholesterol72%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)70%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis44%
- Osteoporosis31%
- Diabetes21%
Hospitals where Melinda M. Okosun works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda M. Okosun 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.
- Banner - University Medical Center Tucson CampusTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030064
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda M. Okosun is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1625 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85719 (520) 694‑0111
- 2800 E Ajo WayTucson, AZ 85713
- 3838 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85719
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda M. Okosun as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Banner-University Medical Group1,072 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Banner-University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457429003 |
| 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