Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melanie Claro, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner · Arvin, CA
- NPI 1538682729
- Accepts Medicare
- 9 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1305 Bear Mountain Blvd
Arvin, CA 932031231
(661) 854-3131
fax (661) 854-2689
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 4, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #95006922
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538682729. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
52
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$1,140
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 22 | 20 | $3 | |
87635 |
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | 17 | 16 | $50 | |
87880 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | 13 | 12 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Arvin Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 15. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $16.87 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
593
Patients
581
Total drug cost
$7,263
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 116 | 114 | $2,584 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 79 | 77 | $437 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 70 | 68 | $703 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 58 | 57 | $668 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 55 | 54 | $412 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 42 | 40 | $264 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 24 | 24 | $205 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 23 | 23 | $504 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 22 | 22 | $217 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 22 | 22 | $268 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melanie Claro's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Claro practices Nurse Practitioner in Arvin, CA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Claro practice?
Dr. Melanie Claro practices at 1305 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 932031231. Office phone: 6618543131.
What is Dr. Melanie Claro's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Claro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538682729, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Claro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Claro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Claro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Urinalysis, manual test (HCPCS 81002); Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen (HCPCS 87635); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (HCPCS 87880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.