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Active NPI 1801466511 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melody Jing-Tzu Kuo , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Irvine, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melody Kuo, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Irvine, CA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Melody Kuo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 FIVEPOINT STE A.

Melody Kuo maintains professional affiliations with Beach Orthopaedic Specialty Institute Inc, City Of Hope Medical Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 Fivepoint Ste A

Irvine, CA 926182621

Telephone 9496718000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Irvine, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -4.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.1 Yrs
State Avg: 11.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
120 Specialists

Practicing in Irvine, CA (14617 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kuo (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Irvine Specialty Average (9.1 Years) 9.1 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
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg
11,760 20 $31.54 $10.80
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg
4,000 75 $100.00 $17.37
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
3,240 80 $70.00 $17.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
480 321 $300.00 $83.82
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance
273 147 $750.00 $81.94
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
115 93 $250.00 $45.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
96 96 $400.00 $102.45
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
63 36 $150.00 $6.94
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
58 20 $245.69 $13.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
50 45 $250.00 $46.30
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
50 44 $170.00 $33.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
43 27 $350.00 $52.45
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
36 22 $400.00 $69.28
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes
34 17 $90.00 $26.93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
29 29 $1102.00 $152.22
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
22 21 $205.00 $38.67
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
17 14 $210.00 $40.31
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
16 13 $185.00 $35.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-30
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CA 59975

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.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License CA 59975

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

City Of Hope Medical Foundation

1601 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 926607798

Phone: 9497632204

Beach Orthopaedic Specialty Institute Inc

3851 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 907203497

Phone: 5622060177

City Of Hope Medical Foundation

1000 Fivepoint, Irvine, CA 926182377

Phone: 9496714673

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

18 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Wei Chen , NP, PhD

Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology

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Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology

NPI 1346003167

Nurse Practitioner

Emily Tran , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1376326603

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1396164885

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

15 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 30, 2025

Registered at 1000 FIVEPOINT STE A, IRVINE, CA 926182621 (Tel: 9496718000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 30, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 512185, LOS ANGELES, CA 900510185

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 30, 2025

Recorded as MELODY KUO, PA-C

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Updated Practice Location June 01, 2022

Registered at 7085 N CHESTNUT AVE STE 101, FRESNO, CA 937200353 (Tel: 5593239236)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2022

Registered at 2625 E DIVISADERO ST, FRESNO, CA 937211431 (Tel: 5594432682)

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Updated Practice Location December 16, 2021

Registered at 300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA 943052200 (Tel: 6507234000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 16, 2021

Registered at 300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA 943052200 (Tel: 6507234000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 16, 2021

Recorded as MELODY KUO, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 16, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #59975 in CA)

NPI Profile Active June 26, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2021

Registered at 4194 HAMILTON AVE APT 20, SAN JOSE, CA 951301562 (Tel: 4088390138)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2021

Registered at 4194 HAMILTON AVE APT 20, SAN JOSE, CA 951301562

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2021

Recorded as MELODY KUO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801466511
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 26, 2021
Last Update: October 30, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 512185

Los Angeles, CA 900510185

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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