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MELINDA WHITACRE MD
NPI 1164047262
Pediatrics in Tehachapi, CA

Active since June 15, 2020PECOS Enrolled
161 N MILL ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561(866) 707-6664 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2026, Oct 7, 2025, May 20, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melinda Whitacre Md NPPES

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

MELINDA WHITACRE MD (NPI 1164047262) is an individual pediatrics provider in Tehachapi, California, licensed in California (A209967) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Un Of California, Riverside, School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164047262
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA WHITACRECredential: MD
Location Address161 N MILL STTehachapi, CA 93561-1384
Mailing Address161 N Mill StTehachapi, CA 93561-1384
Phone(866) 707-6664
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUn Of California, Riverside, School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1164047262 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A209967✔ Licensed in IA · MD-54636
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
161 N MILL ST, Tehachapi, CA 93561
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melinda Whitacre Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID840613055
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251014002496
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93561 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

KIM TUCKER APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
161 N MILL ST
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (866) 707-6664
CHRISTINE M. MCLEMORE D.O.
Family Medicine
161 N MILL ST
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (866) 707-6664
CHRISTOPHER A LEWIS PA-C
Physician Assistant
161 N MILL ST
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (661) 822-9054
ZACHARY TAYLOR FNP-C
Family Medicine
161 N MILL ST
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (866) 707-8664
DR. SUREE M. RIGGS D.C.
Chiropractor
161 N MILL ST
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (661) 822-9054
OMNI FAMILY HEALTH
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
161 N MILL ST
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (866) 707-6664
OMNI FAMILY HEALTH
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
161 N MILL ST
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (661) 459-1900

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 Melinda Whitacre's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Whitacre is 1164047262. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2020.

Where is Melinda Whitacre located?

Melinda Whitacre practices at 161 N Mill St, Tehachapi, CA 93561. The listed phone number is (866) 707-6664.

What is Melinda Whitacre's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Melinda Whitacre enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Whitacre is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Whitacre was last updated on July 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 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.