Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melody Chong, DPM
Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · San Francisco, CA
- NPI 1497786040
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
3838 California St, Ste. 601
San Francisco, CA 941181522
(415) 386-3338
fax (415) 386-3300 - Mailing address
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Po Box 475312
San Francisco, CA 941475312
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 25, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213E00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #E3838
- Medicaid
- CA #000E38380
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497786040. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,182
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$113,047
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 290 | 93 | $107 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 288 | 125 | $54 | |
99348 |
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 117 | 58 | $86 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 100 | 56 | $151 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 63 | 63 | $132 | |
11055 |
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | 61 | 44 | $92 | |
11056 |
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | 55 | 34 | $106 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 46 | 34 | $26 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 25 | 25 | $194 | |
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 24 | 13 | $163 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$301
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 6 | $180.85 | |
| Organogenesis Inc. | 1 | $35.12 | |
| Paragon 28, Inc. | 1 | $31.75 | |
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. | 1 | $28.29 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 1 | $24.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
256
Patients
167
Total drug cost
$4,676
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox Olamine) | Brand | 94 | 70 | $1,700 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 47 | 33 | $1,213 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 33 | 20 | $243 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 21 | 19 | $708 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | Generic | 18 | 0 | $350 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | Generic | 17 | 12 | $59 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 14 | 13 | $273 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $131 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melody Chong's medical specialty?
Dr. Melody Chong practices Podiatrist in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Melody Chong practice?
Dr. Melody Chong practices at 3838 California St, San Francisco, CA 941181522. Office phone: 4153863338.
What is Dr. Melody Chong's NPI?
Dr. Melody Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497786040, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melody Chong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melody Chong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melody Chong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99348). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.