Quick answers
- Does Melanie K. Porter accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melanie K. Porter 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 K. Porter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 264 services for Melanie K. Porter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie K. Porter's NPI number?
- 1568543270. 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 K. Porter, 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 264 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)168 services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)49 services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)39 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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression72%
- High blood pressure56%
- High cholesterol56%
- Arthritis56%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie K. Porter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1470 21st Ave NFort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 573‑8243
- 2400 6th Ave NFort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 576‑1138
- 2721 10th Ave NFort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 576‑7525
- 420 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 573‑2121
- 720 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie K. Porter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Central Iowa Mental Health Center, Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Psychologistprimary
Other clinical psychologists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Central Iowa Mental Health Center, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PSY |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568543270 |
| 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