Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Ortega, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1841802246
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6617 Avenue T
Houston, TX 770111229
(832) 423-0921
fax (713) 610-4321

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
1041C0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #56016

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841802246. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
287
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$14,446
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 160 80 $3
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 127 127 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in Houston Clinical Social Worker, average services per provider: 228. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melinda Ortega's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Ortega practices Clinical Social Worker in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Melinda Ortega practice?
Dr. Melinda Ortega practices at 6617 Avenue T, Houston, TX 770111229. Office phone: 8324230921.
What is Dr. Melinda Ortega's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841802246, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Ortega accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Ortega accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Ortega commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (HCPCS 96127); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.