DR. MELANIE ROMAYNE FRIESS GROPLER
NPI 1629495049
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Phoenix, AZ

Active since March 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
1919 E THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 933-3366 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 30, 2025, Aug 29, 2023, Jul 13, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Melanie Romayne Friess Gropler NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE ROMAYNE FRIESS GROPLER (NPI 1629495049) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (69234) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Aurora, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629495049
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE ROMAYNE FRIESS GROPLER
Location Address1919 E THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85016-7710
Mailing Address2108 E Thomas Rd Ste 130Phoenix, AZ 85016-0008 · (602) 933-3124
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2025
NPI 1629495049 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
Licenses Licensed in AZ · 69234 Licensed in OH · 35.142585
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2016018182 (MO), DR.0064031 (CO)
1919 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 113123 E 16th Ave # 100Aurora, CO 80045-7106 · Phone (720) 777-7290

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid137148AZ

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. Melanie Romayne Friess Gropler 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 ID4587088430
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230728001383
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 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.

79.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.51
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.09

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.

Hospitalist
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dietitian, Registered
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Social Worker (Clinical)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

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 Melanie Gropler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Gropler is 1629495049. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2014.

Where is Melanie Gropler located?

Melanie Gropler practices at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 933-3366.

What is Melanie Gropler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Melanie Gropler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Gropler 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 Melanie Gropler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Molina Healthcare list Melanie Gropler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Gropler was last updated on November 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.