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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1305 Bear Mountain Blvd
Arvin, CA 932031231
(661) 854-3131
fax (661) 854-2689

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. 1 $16.87

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.