Quick answers
- Does Melanie Gallego accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Gallego 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 Gallego see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 209 services for Melanie Gallego. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie Gallego's NPI number?
- 1730851080. 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 Gallego, 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 | 181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 209 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)107 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)81 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes46%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Melanie Gallego works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie Gallego 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.
- UTMB Health League City Campus HospitalLeague City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450018
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie Gallego is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 22430 Grand Corner Dr, C1 100Katy, TX 77494 (713) 338‑6565
- 2555 Gulf Fwy S, C1 100 Memorial Hermann EmergencyLeague City, TX 77573 (713) 338‑6565
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie Gallego as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Hermann Hospital Based Physician Group276 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Katy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Katy, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Hermann Hospital Based Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Univeristy Of Texas Rio Grande Valley Med School |
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730851080 |
| 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