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DR. MEL K STRANGE MD
NPI 1144299603
Family Medicine in Hoquiam, WA

Active since March 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
81.66/100
CMS Quality Rating
815 K ST, HOQUIAM, WA 98550(360) 538-1609(360) 533-7107 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Mel K Strange Md NPPES

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

DR. MEL K STRANGE MD (NPI 1144299603) is an individual family medicine provider in Hoquiam, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00019211) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence St Peter Hospital, and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144299603
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEL K STRANGECredential: MD
Location Address815 K STHoquiam, WA 98550-3705
Mailing Address815 K StHoquiam, WA 98550-3705 · (360) 538-1609 · Fax (360) 533-7107
Fax(360) 533-7107
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1144299603 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD00019211
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
815 K ST, Hoquiam, WA 98550

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1841006WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Mel K Strange Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9830267988
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100427000103
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Providence St Peter Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Olympia, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500024
Location413 Lilly Road NEOlympia, WA 98506 · Thurston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grays Harbor Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Aberdeen, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500031
Location915 Anderson DriveAberdeen, WA 98520 · Grays Harbor County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Summit Pacific Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Elma, WA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number501304
Location600 East Main StreetElma, WA 98541 · Grays Harbor County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98550 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.66/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.86
Promoting Interoperability63
Improvement Activities40
Cost87.1

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 31

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers75 claims238 services$5.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers26 claims47 services$0.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers36 claims36 services$39.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier19 claims38 services$2.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$111.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers16 claims48 services$41.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinical Medical Laboratory
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
Obstetrics & Gynecology
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
Obstetrics & Gynecology
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
Obstetrics & Gynecology
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
Family Medicine
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
815 K ST
HOQUIAM, WA 98550

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mel Strange's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mel Strange is 1144299603. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2006.

Where is Mel Strange located?

Mel Strange practices at 815 K St, Hoquiam, WA 98550. The listed phone number is (360) 538-1609.

What is Mel Strange's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Mel Strange enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mel Strange is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Mel Strange accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Mel Strange as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Mel Strange affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mel Strange is affiliated with Providence St Peter Hospital, Grays Harbor Community Hospital and Summit Pacific Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mel Strange was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 31 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.