DR. MELODY YEN HOU M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1154471092
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Complex Family Planning in Sacramento, CA

Active since January 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4860 Y ST, STE 2500, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 734-6900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Melody Yen Hou M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

DR. MELODY YEN HOU M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1154471092) is an individual complex family planning provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A120768) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154471092
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VC0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELODY YEN HOUCredential: M.D., M.P.H.
Location Address4860 Y ST, STE 2500Sacramento, CA 95817-2307
Mailing Address4860 Y St, Ste 2500Sacramento, CA 95817-2307 · (916) 734-6900
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1154471092 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Complex Family PlanningAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VC0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A120768
Definition
A complex family planning physician specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with complex reproductive needs. These physicians are experts in abortion and contraception clinical care, research, education, and advocacy.
4860 Y ST, Sacramento, CA 95817

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melody Yen Hou M.d., M.p.h. 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 ID6406957125
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120713000144
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melody Hou reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Maternal & Fetal Medicine
4860 Y ST
Sacramento, CA 95817
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,570 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
4860 Y ST, STE 200
Sacramento, CA 95817
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Regents Of The University Of California
  • 918 clinicians in this Medicare group
Community Health
1325 TRAVIS BLVD., #C
Fairfield, CA 94533
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.03 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine
4860 Y ST, SUITE 0101
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine
4860 Y ST, SUITE 0100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
General Acute Care Hospital
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4860 Y ST, SUITE 2820
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

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 Melody Hou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melody Hou is 1154471092. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2007.

Where is Melody Hou located?

Melody Hou practices at 4860 Y St Ste 2500, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 734-6900.

What is Melody Hou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Complex Family Planning, with taxonomy code 207VC0300X.

Is Melody Hou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melody Hou 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melody Hou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melody Hou reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Regents Of The Univ Of Ca (Sacramento, CA), Regents Of The University Of Ca (Sacramento, CA) and Planned Paranthood Shasta Diablo Inc (Fairfield, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melody Hou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melody Hou was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.