Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Gardena, CA
- NPI 1306161625
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 84.9 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1145 W Redondo Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 902473511
(310) 363-0526
fax (310) 640-3418 - Mailing address
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955 Deep Valley Dr Unit 3243
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 902743080
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 18, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A125653
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306161625. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
592
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$97,719
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 248 | 83 | $127 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 163 | 41 | $222 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 47 | 28 | $197 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 44 | 29 | $141 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 44 | 41 | $184 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 24 | 24 | $241 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 22 | 21 | $31 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17,792
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 8 | $11,453.47 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 8 | $6,338.83 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
269
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$163,412
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 54 | 14 | $31,147 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 41 | 13 | $55,375 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 37 | 11 | $29,275 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 26 | 13 | $980 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $23,990 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Generic | 23 | 12 | $1,090 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 21 | 0 | $389 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $20,764 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $203 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 12 | 0 | $200 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton's medical specialty?
Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Gardena, CA.
Where does Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton practice?
Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton practices at 1145 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 902473511. Office phone: 3103630526.
What is Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton's NPI?
Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306161625, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.