Quick answers
- Does Melanie C. Claro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie C. Claro 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 Melanie C. Claro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 101 services for Melanie C. Claro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie C. Claro's NPI number?
- 1538682729. 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 C. Claro, 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 101 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)28 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)11 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol66%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie C. Claro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1305 Bear Mountain BlvdArvin, CA 93203 (661) 854‑3131
- 2400 Wible Rd, Suite 14Bakersfield, CA 93304 (661) 835‑1240
- 3501 Stockdale HwyBakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 328‑9831
- 3733 San Dimas St, Suite 101Bakersfield, CA 93301 (800) 353‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie C. Claro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
- Clinica Sierra Vista178 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Arvin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arvin, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538682729 |
| 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