Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melana Schimke, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Bellingham, WA

  • NPI 1154669596
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
722 N State St
Bellingham, WA 982255334
(360) 305-4329
fax (360) 647-8093

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 3, 2021
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00041682

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154669596. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
436
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$25,387
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 125 77 $125
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 73 57 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 47 35 $90
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 40 39 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 37 35 $13
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 31 30 $16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 25 25 $128
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 24 22 $6
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 19 16 $8
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 15 13 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 45 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
761
Patients
167
Total drug cost
$9,091
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 115 32 $1,280
Losartan Potassium Generic 86 25 $1,024
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 73 15 $1,052
Paroxetine Hcl Generic 60 0 $367
Lisinopril Generic 55 19 $592
Omeprazole Generic 49 15 $855
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 42 13 $225
Alendronate Sodium Generic 41 11 $432
Gabapentin Generic 39 12 $438
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 38 13 $394

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melana Schimke's medical specialty?
Dr. Melana Schimke practices Family Medicine Physician in Bellingham, WA.
Where does Dr. Melana Schimke practice?
Dr. Melana Schimke practices at 722 N State St, Bellingham, WA 982255334. Office phone: 3603054329.
What is Dr. Melana Schimke's NPI?
Dr. Melana Schimke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154669596, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melana Schimke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melana Schimke accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melana Schimke commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.