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MELINDA BARBARA WRIGHT M.D.
NPI 1306251665
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Galveston, TX

Active since June 25, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 6TH FLOOR, GALVESTON, TX 77555(832) 505-2450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 6, 2025, Mar 4, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Melinda Barbara Wright M.d. NPPES

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

MELINDA BARBARA WRIGHT M.D. (NPI 1306251665) is an individual infectious disease provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7567) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306251665
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA BARBARA WRIGHTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1005 HARBORSIDE DR 6TH FLOORGalveston, TX 77555-3714
Mailing AddressPo Box 650859, Dept 710Dallas, TX 75265 · (409) 772-2222
Phone(832) 505-2450
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1306251665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S7567
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 125064815 (IL)
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 6TH FLOOR, Galveston, TX 77555
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melinda Barbara Wright M.d. 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 ID6800192147
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200727001169
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
91 services42 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.
24 services11 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services11 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

AUDREY ROSA NATH M.D.
Neurological Surgery
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 6TH FLOOR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2450

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 Wright's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Wright is 1306251665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2014.

Where is Melinda Wright located?

Melinda Wright practices at 1005 Harborside Dr 6th Floor, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (832) 505-2450.

What is Melinda Wright's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Melinda Wright enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Wright 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 Melinda Wright accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Melinda Wright 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 Melinda Wright affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Wright is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Wright was last updated on November 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.