Quick answers
- Does Ivy Melgarejo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ivy Melgarejo 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 Ivy Melgarejo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 588 Original Medicare patients and 1,990 services for Ivy Melgarejo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ivy Melgarejo's NPI number?
- 1518349992. 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 Ivy Melgarejo, 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 | 588 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,990 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)492 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)365 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)256 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)244 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)95 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes54%
- Arthritis46%
- Heart failure44%
Hospitals where Ivy Melgarejo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ivy Melgarejo 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.
- Mahaska Health PartnershipOskaloosa, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161379
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- St Lukes HospitalCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160045
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
- UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160001
Practice locations
Addresses where Ivy Melgarejo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1215 Pleasant St, Suite 100Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241‑5710
- 5500 Westown Pkwy, 180 Iowa Kidney PhysiciansWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 574‑6800
- 802 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ivy Melgarejo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Trinity Regional Medical Center167 clinicians in the group
- Iowa Kidney Physicians, P.C.15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Trinity Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 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) | 1518349992 |
| 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