Quick answers
- Does Melanie L. Aya-Ay accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melanie L. Aya-Ay may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melanie L. Aya-Ay see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 16 services for Melanie L. Aya-Ay. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie L. Aya-Ay's NPI number?
- 1497943591. 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 L. Aya-Ay, 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- Arthritis69%
Hospitals where Melanie L. Aya-Ay works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie L. Aya-Ay 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.
- St Josephs HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100075
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie L. Aya-Ay is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16626 N Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33618 (813) 774‑5733
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497943591 |
| 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