Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melinda Hockensmith, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Colorado Springs, CO
- NPI 1851376842
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1914 Lelaray St
Colorado Springs, CO 809092800
(719) 632-7641
fax (719) 632-2925
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 11, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Colorado #37441
- Medicaid
- CO #10133721
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851376842. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,404
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$233,512
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 331 | 207 | $106 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 211 | 41 | $357 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 192 | 67 | $120 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 172 | 88 | $80 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 120 | 58 | $72 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 95 | 11 | $292 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 78 | 44 | $149 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 59 | 57 | $175 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 57 | 27 | $298 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 29 | 29 | $131 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$799
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 5 | $103.64 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 4 | $80.91 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $69.94 | |
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 3 | $65.93 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4 | $63.70 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $63.33 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $56.76 | |
| Vifor Pharma, Inc. | 2 | $42.06 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $41.48 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo Inc. | 2 | $40.75 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $30.28 | |
| NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC. | 1 | $26.04 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $22.63 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $22.25 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 1 | $18.46 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,245
Patients
412
Total drug cost
$45,534
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | Generic | 174 | 55 | $1,891 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 157 | 51 | $3,577 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 137 | 50 | $1,362 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 126 | 43 | $1,229 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 118 | 38 | $1,739 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 79 | 26 | $1,071 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 74 | 28 | $1,086 |
| Telmisartan | Generic | 66 | 23 | $3,383 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 57 | 16 | $563 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 55 | 17 | $721 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melinda Hockensmith's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Hockensmith practices Nephrology Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
Where does Dr. Melinda Hockensmith practice?
Dr. Melinda Hockensmith practices at 1914 Lelaray St, Colorado Springs, CO 809092800. Office phone: 7196327641.
What is Dr. Melinda Hockensmith's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Hockensmith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851376842, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Hockensmith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Hockensmith accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Hockensmith commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.