DR. MELANIE OTTENBACHER M.D.
NPI 1710204276
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Corpus Christi, TX
About Dr. Melanie Ottenbacher M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MELANIE OTTENBACHER M.D. (NPI 1710204276) is an individual psychiatry provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (P3787) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
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. Melanie Ottenbacher 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Ottenbacher reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 29 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78411 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
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 Ottenbacher's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melanie Ottenbacher is 1710204276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2010.
Where is Melanie Ottenbacher located?
Melanie Ottenbacher practices at 5656 S Staples St Ste 280, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 356-1234.
What is Melanie Ottenbacher's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.
Is Melanie Ottenbacher enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melanie Ottenbacher 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 Melanie Ottenbacher's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Ottenbacher reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: South Texas Mental Health Associates, PA (Corpus Christi, TX) and Turnwell Mental Health Of South Texas, PLLC (Corpus Christi, TX). 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 Melanie Ottenbacher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Melanie Ottenbacher accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Cigna Healthcare list Melanie Ottenbacher 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 Ottenbacher was last updated on April 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.
# Dr. Melanie Ottenbacher, M.D. · NPI 1710204276
Psychiatry physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 23, 2010.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1710204276 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 23, 2010
- **Primary specialty:** Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry · taxonomy 2084P0800X
- **State license:** P3787 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5656 S STAPLES ST STE 280, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4655
- **Phone:** (361) 356-1234
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): South Texas Mental Health Associates, PA (NPI 1043658941, Corpus Christi, TX); Turnwell Mental Health Of South Texas, PLLC (NPI 1043027725, Corpus Christi, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2010
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 3, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1710204276) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.