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DR. MEL CLARK REQUIAS TAVEROS M.D.
NPI 1982973582
Pediatrics in Bakersfield, CA

Active since December 28, 2011PECOS Enrolled
301 BRUNDAGE LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304(661) 323-6086(661) 324-6301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Mel Clark Requias Taveros M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MEL CLARK REQUIAS TAVEROS M.D. (NPI 1982973582) is an individual pediatrics provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A139158) and active in the NPI registry since December 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982973582
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEL CLARK REQUIAS TAVEROSCredential: M.D.
Location Address301 BRUNDAGE LNBakersfield, CA 93304-3248
Mailing AddressPo Box 1559Bakersfield, CA 93302-1559 · (661) 635-3050 · Fax (661) 635-3070
Phone(661) 323-6086
Fax(661) 324-6301
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2015
✔ NPI 1982973582 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A139158
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
301 BRUNDAGE LN, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Mel Clark Requias Taveros M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Mel Clark Taveros reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pinnacle Emergency Physicians Of Bakersfield, A Professional Corp
1.8 mi
Emergency Medicine
2215 TRUXTUN AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386980415 (661) 632-5000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93304 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CLINICA SIERRA VISTA
Clinic/Center (Family Planning, Non-Surgical)
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (661) 323-6086
WILLIAM JOSEPH SCULLY NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (661) 323-6086
ALYSSA GARZA
Behavior Technician
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (661) 323-6086
MATTHEW BEARE M.D.
Family Medicine
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (661) 323-6086
GEANNE FRANCESCA FLORES
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (833) 678-2781
CLINICA SIERRA VISTA
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (661) 635-3050
MILAGROS BECERRA RAMIREZ MD
Family Medicine
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (661) 323-6086
CLINICA SIERRA VISTA
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
301 BRUNDAGE LN
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Kern County (833) 678-2781

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 Mel Clark Taveros's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mel Clark Taveros is 1982973582. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2011.

Where is Mel Clark Taveros located?

Mel Clark Taveros practices at 301 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304. The listed phone number is (661) 323-6086.

What is Mel Clark Taveros's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Mel Clark Taveros enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mel Clark Taveros is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Mel Clark Taveros's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mel Clark Taveros reassigns Medicare benefits to Pinnacle Emergency Physicians Of Bakersfield, A Professional Corp (Bakersfield, CA). The 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 Mel Clark Taveros's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mel Clark Taveros was last updated on December 15, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.