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Active NPI 1164047262 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melinda Whitacre , MD

Pediatrics • Tehachapi, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melinda Whitacre, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Tehachapi, CA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from Un Of California, Riverside, School Of Medicine in 2020, Dr. Whitacre delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 161 N MILL ST.

Dr. Whitacre does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

161 N Mill St

Tehachapi, CA 935611384

Telephone 8667076664
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Omni Family Health Facility NPI 1851325021

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Un Of California, Riverside, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Tehachapi, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 6.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Tehachapi, CA (9612 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitacre (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Tehachapi Specialty Average (6.0 Years) 6.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-01
Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License CA A209967

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.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License IA MD-54636

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Charmaine Shearer , NP, RN, PHN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033604046

Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, PHN

Kim Tucker , APN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1043529167

Advanced Practice Nurse

NPI 1043830144

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jhoanne Ave , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053151506

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Mitchell Emeahu , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053905901

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Oliver Ranin , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053969212

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 01, 2026

Registered at 161 N MILL ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 935611384 (Tel: 8667076664)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2026

Registered at 161 N MILL ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 935611384

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2026

Pediatrics (License #A209967 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location October 07, 2025

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3194676789)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 07, 2025

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 07, 2025

Pediatrics (License #MD-54636 in IA)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 05, 2021

Recorded as MELINDA WHITACRE, MD

NPI Profile Active June 17, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 17, 2020

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193563462)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2020

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 17, 2020

Recorded as MELINDA MA, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2020

Psychiatry & Neurology (License #R-11964 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164047262
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 15, 2020
Last Update: July 01, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

161 N Mill St

Tehachapi, CA 935611384

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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