Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez, RN, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Registered Nurse · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1417479825
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2904
Additional location
616 16Th St
Oakland, CA 946121205
(510) 981-4100
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 11, 2020
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #95006866 · California #95084470

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417479825. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
239
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$17,643
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 84 29 $68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 83 28 $132
90785 Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor 72 22 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Palo Alto Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$13
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Baxter Healthcare 1 $13.15

By nature of payment

Debt Forgiveness
$13

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
530
Patients
68
Total drug cost
$13,288
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 69 13 $2,831
Trazodone Hcl Generic 53 16 $1,034
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 52 13 $802
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 43 0 $1,477
Lorazepam Generic 39 14 $429
Buspirone Hcl Generic 35 12 $1,020
Lamotrigine Generic 32 0 $518
Sertraline Hcl Generic 31 0 $260
Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 30 0 $1,116
Bupropion Hcl SR (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 28 0 $393

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez's medical specialty?
Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez practice?
Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532904.
What is Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez's NPI?
Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417479825, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arturo Melgoza Ramirez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor (HCPCS 90785). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.