Quick answers
- Does Melanie R. Choate accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie R. Choate 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 R. Choate see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 304 Original Medicare patients and 6,106 services for Melanie R. Choate. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie R. Choate's NPI number?
- 1770836280. 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 R. Choate, 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 | 304 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,106 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,720 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)649 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)468 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)69 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)52 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%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Melanie R. Choate works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie R. Choate 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.
- Hendrick Medical CenterAbilene, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450229
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie R. Choate is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1633 Cottonwood StAbilene, TX 79601 (325) 672‑4372
- 1904 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601
- 4601 Hartford StAbilene, TX 79605 (325) 793‑3411
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie R. Choate as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The West Texas Rehabilitation Center466 clinicians in the group
- Hendrick Provider Network239 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Abilene
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Abilene, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770836280 |
| 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