DR. MELANIE HOPE DE LUNA VLAHOS MD
NPI 1043312291
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

Active since September 01, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2027

401 PARNASSUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 820-1696 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Dr. Melanie Hope De Luna Vlahos Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELANIE HOPE DE LUNA VLAHOS MD (NPI 1043312291) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A92363) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043312291

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE HOPE DE LUNA VLAHOSCredential: MD

Location Address401 PARNASSUS AVESan Francisco, CA 94143-0984

Mailing Address401 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143-0984 · (415) 820-1696

Phone(415) 820-1696

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 2013

✔ NPI 1043312291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A92363

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

401 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Melanie Hope De Luna Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Melanie Hope De Luna Vlahos Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2015 through October 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2015

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$202.35 typical visit price

range $69.00 – $202.35

Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$84.91 typical visit price

range $23.44 – $166.46

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.