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DR. KAREN VALERIA MELARA HERNANDEZ MD
NPI 1821773912
Family Medicine in Yuma, AZ

Q: What is Karen Melara Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Melara Hernandez is 1821773912. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2023.

Q: What is Karen Melara Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since June 16, 2023PECOS Enrolled

2500 S 8TH AVE STE 200, YUMA, AZ 85364(928) 336-7095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 28, 2026, Sep 4, 2026, Jun 16, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Karen Valeria Melara Hernandez Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN VALERIA MELARA HERNANDEZ MD (NPI 1821773912) is an individual family medicine provider in Yuma, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (79979) and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821773912

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN VALERIA MELARA HERNANDEZCredential: MD

Location Address2500 S 8TH AVE STE 200Yuma, AZ 85364-7158

Mailing Address2400 S Avenue AYuma, AZ 85364-7170 · (928) 344-2000

Phone(928) 336-7095

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2023

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1821773912 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 79979

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

2500 S 8TH AVE STE 200, Yuma, AZ 85364

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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Valeria Melara Hernandez Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85364 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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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