Quick answers
- Does Melanie N. Wathugala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie N. Wathugala 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 N. Wathugala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 294 services for Melanie N. Wathugala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie N. Wathugala's NPI number?
- 1841855525. 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 N. Wathugala, 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 | 138 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 294 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)50 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)17 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)15 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 cholesterol57%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes42%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie N. Wathugala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 21st StSacramento, CA 95811 (916) 443‑3299
- 4860 Y StSacramento, CA 95817 (916) 734‑2737
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie N. Wathugala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the Univ of Ca1,584 clinicians in the group
- Cares Community Health46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Sacramento
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the Univ of Ca
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841855525 |
| 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