MELANIE RENAE CHOATE P.A.
NPI 1770836280
Physician Assistant in Abilene, TX

Q: What is Melanie Choate's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Choate is 1770836280. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2012.

Q: What is Melanie Choate's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Choate was last updated on December 12, 2023. 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.

Active since October 22, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

1633 COTTONWOOD ST, ABILENE, TX 79601(325) 672-4372(833) 464-5248 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2023, Jan 31, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Melanie Renae Choate P.a. NPPES

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

MELANIE RENAE CHOATE P.A. (NPI 1770836280) is an individual physician assistant in Abilene, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770836280

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMELANIE RENAE CHOATECredential: P.A.

Location Address1633 COTTONWOOD STAbilene, TX 79601-3033

Mailing Address1633 Cottonwood StAbilene, TX 79601-3033 · (325) 672-4372 · Fax (833) 464-5248

Phone(325) 672-4372

Fax(833) 464-5248

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateOctober 22, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2023

✔ NPI 1770836280 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · PA

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

1633 COTTONWOOD ST, Abilene, TX 79601

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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.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

Melanie Renae Choate P.a. 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 ID143469551

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130615000093

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 10

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.

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.

649 services228 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

468 services217 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

69 services40 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 72110

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back and tailbone area. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. At least four different angles or 'views' are taken to get a comprehensive picture.

52 services51 patients

X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 72050

An X-ray of the upper spine with 4-5 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses radiation to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in your neck and upper back. This procedure helps identify issues like fractures, infections, or deformities.

24 services24 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

22 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hendrick Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Abilene, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450229

Location1900 PineAbilene, TX 79601 · Taylor County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79601 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

73.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

63.26

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.09

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.

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