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Dermatology

Melissa A. Kainer Erwin, MD

Works at hospitals in El Campo, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Melissa A. Kainer Erwin, MD is a dermatologist at 203 Sandy Corner Rd, El Campo, TX 77437. Phone: (979) 543-9933. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Melissa A. Kainer Erwin had 1,722 Original Medicare patients and 10,244 services. NPI 1649288846. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 203 Sandy Corner Rd, El Campo, TX 77437 · Directions
  • Phone: (979) 543‑9933
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: El Campo Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Melissa a Kainer Erwin MD PA
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melissa A. Kainer Erwin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Melissa A. Kainer Erwin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa A. Kainer Erwin 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 Melissa A. Kainer Erwin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,722 Original Medicare patients and 10,244 services for Melissa A. Kainer Erwin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Melissa A. Kainer Erwin's NPI number?
1649288846. 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 Melissa A. Kainer Erwin, 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 patients1,722
Services billed to Medicare10,244
Different services or procedures61
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)3,528 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,501 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)957 services
  4. Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)733 services
  5. Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area (77280)687 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%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Anxiety17%

Hospitals where Melissa A. Kainer Erwin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa A. Kainer Erwin 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.

  • El Campo Memorial HospitalEl Campo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450694

Practice locations

Addresses where Melissa A. Kainer Erwin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melissa A. Kainer Erwin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Melissa a Kainer Erwin MD PA3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Melissa a Kainer Erwin MD PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649288846
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians