Active NPI 1265811418 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sandra Violetta Mele , DO

Internal Medicine • Mesa, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sandra Mele, DO is a registered Internal Medicine practitioner in Mesa, AZ. With approximately 11 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Mele provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1301 S. CRIMSON RD.

Dr. Mele is affiliated with Pulmonary Consultants P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1301 S. Crimson Rd

Mesa, AZ 852093316

Telephone 4802580489

Fax 4807187313

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Arizona Medical Associates Inc Facility NPI 1821465584

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Mesa, AZ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -9.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

161 Specialists

Practicing in Mesa, AZ (2967 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

54.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mele (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Mesa Specialty Average (20.2 Years) 20.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	258	119	$251.33	$113.27
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	119	117	$239.77	$109.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	59	59	$328.61	$165.62
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	24	13	$490.96	$203.44
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	19	19	$152.63	$72.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	263	107	$339.56	$115.00
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	89	87	$298.53	$109.93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	56	55	$663.21	$165.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	281	107	$721.53	$99.62
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	81	79	$740.63	$102.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	43	$389.67	$125.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	30	$274.13	$87.69
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	38	$1398.30	$188.38
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	23	23	$503.35	$69.29
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	17	17	$1264.63	$174.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	393	160	$741.10	$100.06
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	125	123	$763.71	$103.41
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	45	45	$1439.50	$194.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	35	$222.00	$89.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	33	$323.00	$127.59
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	17	17	$517.52	$70.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	463	173	$386.16	$103.73
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	131	125	$313.48	$106.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	58	57	$702.30	$201.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	32	$236.50	$105.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	33	$150.67	$72.17
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	29	29	$215.74	$72.22
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$428.59	$183.79
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	14	14	$665.84	$220.45
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	12	12	$317.25	$181.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	238	113	$248.82	$102.18
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	115	112	$149.74	$105.37
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	31	$309.03	$197.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	25	$150.00	$106.43
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	21	$100.00	$71.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$115.00	$72.63
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	17	17	$150.00	$71.81
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	12	11	$390.00	$218.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$160.00	$134.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	211	61	$168.18	$96.93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	71	67	$277.46	$188.30
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	67	66	$147.09	$100.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-26

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AZ 007514

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License AZ 007514

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Pulmonary Consultants P.c.

6750 E Baywood Ave, Mesa, AZ 852061749

Phone: 4808357111112

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 26, 2025

Registered at 2925 E RIGGS RD STE 8, CHANDLER, AZ 852493683 (Tel: 4802580489)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 26, 2025

Hospitalist (License #007514 in AZ)

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2018

Registered at 1301 S. CRIMSON RD, MESA, AZ 852093316 (Tel: 4802580489)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 19, 2018

Registered at 2925 E. RIGGS RD STE8 PMB 179, CHANDLER, AZ 852493600 (Tel: 4802580489)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 19, 2018

Recorded as SANDRA MELE, D.O.

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NPI Profile Active May 20, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 20, 2015

Registered at 1301 S CRISMON RD, MESA, AZ 852093767 (Tel: 4803732370)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 20, 2015

Registered at 1301 S CRISMON RD, MESA, AZ 852093767

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 20, 2015

Recorded as SANDRA GAJEWSKI

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 20, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 20, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265811418

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 20, 2015

Last Update: November 26, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2925 E Riggs Rd Ste 8

Chandler, AZ 852493683

Phone: 4802580489

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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