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MELANIE RODRIGUEZ PA-C
NPI 1780133710
Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Active since October 03, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER, SUITE B1, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 358-0100(515) 358-0109 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melanie Rodriguez Pa-c NPPES

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

MELANIE RODRIGUEZ PA-C (NPI 1780133710) is an individual physician assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (083430) and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780133710
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE RODRIGUEZCredential: PA-C
Location Address1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER, SUITE B1Des Moines, IA 50314-2613
Mailing AddressPo Box 1475Des Moines, IA 50305-1475 · (515) 358-0100 · Fax (515) 358-0109
Phone(515) 358-0100
Fax(515) 358-0109
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2016
✔ NPI 1780133710 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 IA · 083430
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.
1111 6TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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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 Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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

Melanie Rodriguez Pa-c 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 ID3971883109
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190925001085
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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
19 services16 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50314 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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.

MERCY CLINICS, INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER SUITE A100
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 358-0011
TODD EBERLE DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8678
JOSEPH JANSKY DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 612-9595
MYLES KAWAMURA DO
Emergency Medicine
1111 6TH AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-3211
DR. CODY BRUNCLIK DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-3121
TYLER MUMM DO
Internal Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2261
DR. MITCHELL R. ERICKSON M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2667
DR. THERESA MARIE WAHLIG M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8409

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 Rodriguez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Rodriguez is 1780133710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2016.

Where is Melanie Rodriguez located?

Melanie Rodriguez practices at 1111 6th Ave East Tower, Suite B1, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 358-0100.

What is Melanie Rodriguez's specialty?

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

Is Melanie Rodriguez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Melanie Rodriguez 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 Melanie Rodriguez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Rodriguez is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Rodriguez was last updated on October 3, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.