Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melody Vander Straten, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Austin, TX
- NPI 1730151549
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5145 N Fm 620 Ranch Road, Bldg I
Austin, TX 787321815
(512) 681-5900
fax (512) 681-5922 - Mailing address
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12221 N Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 787582401
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 29, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #M1393
- Medicaid
- TX #334731201
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730151549. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,625
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$246,823
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,909 | 338 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 947 | 679 | $86 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 599 | 432 | $52 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 340 | 259 | $108 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 218 | 198 | $91 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 174 | 174 | $107 | |
17004 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | 108 | 77 | $162 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 99 | 94 | $54 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 46 | 46 | $69 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 40 | 37 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 36 peers in Austin Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 188. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$232
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucb, INC. | 3 | $59.30 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $56.90 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $52.57 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $28.03 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 1 | $20.75 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $14.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
803
Patients
473
Total drug cost
$19,055
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 144 | 92 | $1,075 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 140 | 81 | $3,032 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 111 | 85 | $884 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 110 | 44 | $2,694 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | Generic | 62 | 42 | $3,674 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 47 | 32 | $2,332 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 37 | 30 | $2,364 |
| Ciclopirox | Generic | 30 | 18 | $893 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 20 | 19 | $424 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 18 | 14 | $583 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melody Vander Straten's medical specialty?
Dr. Melody Vander Straten practices Dermatology Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Melody Vander Straten practice?
Dr. Melody Vander Straten practices at 5145 N Fm 620 Ranch Road, Bldg I, Austin, TX 787321815. Office phone: 5126815900.
What is Dr. Melody Vander Straten's NPI?
Dr. Melody Vander Straten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730151549, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melody Vander Straten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melody Vander Straten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melody Vander Straten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.