DR. CHIDINMA CHIMA-MELTON MD
NPI 1306161625
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Gardena, CA

Active since March 30, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD, GARDENA, CA 90247(310) 363-0526(310) 640-3418 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Chidinma Chima-melton Md NPPES

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

DR. CHIDINMA CHIMA-MELTON MD (NPI 1306161625) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Gardena, California, licensed in California (A125653) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306161625
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHIDINMA CHIMA-MELTONCredential: MD
Location Address1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVDGardena, CA 90247-3511
Mailing Address955 Deep Valley Dr Unit 3243Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274-3080 · (310) 363-0526 · Fax (310) 640-3418
Fax(310) 640-3418
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026
NPI 1306161625 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in CA · A125653
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A125653 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License A125653 (CA)
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD, Gardena, CA 90247

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Chidinma Chima-okereke Md

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. Chidinma Chima-melton 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 ID5890083000
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161004000501
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
391 services144 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
257 services68 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
249 services63 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
222 services43 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
116 services108 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
37 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90247 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

86.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.93
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.73

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 21

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers60 claims60 services$33.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers39 claims39 services$76.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers46 claims121 services$29.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers54 claims281 services$17.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers33 claims152 services$11.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers76 claims76 services$47.99 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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247
Occupational Therapist
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247
Social Worker (Clinical)
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247
General Acute Care Hospital
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247
Anesthesiology
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247
Physical Therapy Assistant
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247
Emergency Medicine
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247
Internal Medicine
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA 90247

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 Chidinma Chima-melton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chidinma Chima-melton is 1306161625. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2010. The provider is also known as Dr. Chidinma Chima-Okereke MD.

Where is Chidinma Chima-melton located?

Chidinma Chima-melton practices at 1145 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247. The listed phone number is (310) 363-0526.

What is Chidinma Chima-melton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Chidinma Chima-melton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chidinma Chima-melton 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chidinma Chima-melton was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.