Melody Jing-Tzu Kuo , PA-C
Physician Assistant • Irvine, CA
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
1000 Fivepoint Ste A
Irvine, CA 926182621
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2021
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Irvine, CA
Practicing in Irvine, CA (14617 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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: 2025-10-30NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X
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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
Surgery - Surgical Oncology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology
Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Hospitalist
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 1000 FIVEPOINT STE A, IRVINE, CA 926182621 (Tel: 9496718000)
Registered at PO BOX 512185, LOS ANGELES, CA 900510185
Recorded as MELODY KUO, PA-C
Registered at 7085 N CHESTNUT AVE STE 101, FRESNO, CA 937200353 (Tel: 5593239236)
Registered at 2625 E DIVISADERO ST, FRESNO, CA 937211431 (Tel: 5594432682)
Registered at 300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA 943052200 (Tel: 6507234000)
Registered at 300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA 943052200 (Tel: 6507234000)
Recorded as MELODY KUO, PA
Physician Assistant (License #59975 in CA)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 4194 HAMILTON AVE APT 20, SAN JOSE, CA 951301562 (Tel: 4088390138)
Registered at 4194 HAMILTON AVE APT 20, SAN JOSE, CA 951301562
Recorded as MELODY KUO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 512185
Los Angeles, CA 900510185
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