Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melania Poonacha, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Pediatric Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pediatrics Physician · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1497074108
- MIPS 90.2 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
725 Welch RD
Palo Alto, CA 943041601
(650) 497-8000 - Additional location
-
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400
Santa Cruz, CA 950651724
(831) 475-1111
fax (831) 476-5020
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 28, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A130281 · California #130281
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497074108. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
241
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$37,354
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 144 | 141 | $184 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 48 | 27 | $126 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 30 | 16 | $84 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 19 | 19 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$129
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $129.41 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melania Poonacha's medical specialty?
Dr. Melania Poonacha practices Hospitalist Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Melania Poonacha practice?
Dr. Melania Poonacha practices at 725 Welch RD, Palo Alto, CA 943041601. Office phone: 6504978000.
What is Dr. Melania Poonacha's NPI?
Dr. Melania Poonacha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497074108, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melania Poonacha accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Melania Poonacha does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Melania Poonacha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.