Quick answers
- Does Christopher P. Melgares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher P. Melgares 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 Christopher P. Melgares see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 2,123 services for Christopher P. Melgares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher P. Melgares's NPI number?
- 1659002558. 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 Christopher P. Melgares, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,123 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)988 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)562 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)274 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)160 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)131 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher P. Melgares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14521 Forest Rd, Suite DForest, VA 24551 (434) 485‑8555
- 2405 Atherholt RdLynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 485‑8517
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher P. Melgares as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthovirginia Inc567 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Virginia →
Other physical therapists in Forest
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthovirginia Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659002558 |
| 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