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DR. MELANIE GERO M.D.
NPI 1891859310
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Ventura, CA

Active since December 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
3291 LOMA VISTA RD, VENTURA, CA 93003(805) 652-6556 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melanie Gero M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE GERO M.D. (NPI 1891859310) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Ventura, California, licensed in California (A47870) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891859310
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE GEROCredential: M.D.
Location Address3291 LOMA VISTA RDVentura, CA 93003-3099
Mailing Address3291 Loma Vista RdVentura, CA 93003-3099 · (805) 652-6556
Phone(805) 652-6556
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1891859310 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A47870
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
3291 LOMA VISTA RD, Ventura, CA 93003
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melanie Gero 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.

PECOS PAC ID1153596028
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111206000050
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 5

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
111 services105 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
37 services37 patients
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311
This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
25 services25 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
23 services23 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93003 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
$140.72 typical visit price
range $62.32 – $185.36
Typical copayment $35.18 (range $15.58 – $46.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.74 typical visit price
range $20.68 – $151.85
Typical copayment $27.18 (range $5.17 – $37.96)
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.

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.

87.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.53

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.

ANNA MIKHAILOVSKY M.D.
Family Medicine
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 652-6228
DR. BRAD S ADLER M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 652-6000
DR. RAMON GOMEZ M.D.
Family Medicine
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 652-6556
FRANCES O'SULLIVAN
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 652-6556
DR. MARISA SPORTELLI M.D.
Family Medicine
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 652-6556
DR. STEPHANUS R PHILIP MD
Hospitalist
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 652-6075
MS. EUGENIA S H PANG OTRL
Occupational Therapist
3291 LOMA VISTA RD, VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 648-9980
DR. KEVIN ANDREW BARKLEY M.D.
Anesthesiology
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 642-8565

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 Gero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Gero is 1891859310. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006.

Where is Melanie Gero located?

Melanie Gero practices at 3291 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003. The listed phone number is (805) 652-6556.

What is Melanie Gero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Melanie Gero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Gero 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Gero was last updated on July 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.