Active NPI 1073946620 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melinda Barrera , FNP

Nurse Practitioner • Donna, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melinda Barrera, FNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Donna, TX. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Melinda Barrera delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 307 N SALINAS BLVD.

Melinda Barrera is affiliated with Donna Medical Clinic, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention, blood glucose (sugar) level. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

307 N Salinas Blvd

Donna, TX 78537

Telephone 9564642402

Fax 9564643339

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Donna Medical Clonic Facility NPI 1487771705

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Donna, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs +1.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.8 Yrs

State Avg: 9.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Donna, TX (4894 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Barrera (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Donna Specialty Average (11.8 Years) 11.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$115.00	$67.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	16	13	$35.00	$13.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	22	$150.00	$88.37
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	23	21	$20.00	$4.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$95.00	$59.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	439	188	$150.00	$59.15
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	164	34	$150.46	$105.77
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	143	92	$35.00	$20.31
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	112	24	$30.00	$0.63
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	102	79	$15.00	$2.91
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	77	67	$35.00	$10.45
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	71	60	$70.00	$22.59
J2010 Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg	66	40	$16.97	$12.28
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	58	51	$40.00	$12.83
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	58	58	$151.72	$93.92
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	56	49	$57.00	$12.09
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	50	23	$20.00	$5.85
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	49	44	$48.00	$12.12
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	48	44	$45.00	$8.74
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	48	47	$25.00	$23.91
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	40	35	$30.00	$13.05
80076 Liver function blood test panel	35	32	$40.00	$6.96
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	34	32	$49.00	$7.49
Q2035 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (afluria)	34	33	$50.00	$17.30
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes	30	21	$194.33	$146.55
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	28	28	$30.00	$14.51
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	28	24	$50.00	$11.67
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	26	25	$60.00	$6.96
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	24	19	$10.00	$0.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	21	$175.00	$87.39
96119 Neuropsychological testing by technician with interpretation and report by a qualified healthcare professional per hour	21	21	$77.62	$63.71
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	21	20	$20.00	$4.06
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	19	13	$10.00	$2.79
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	17	15	$75.00	$36.53
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	16	14	$250.00	$187.63
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	13	13	$50.00	$23.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX 771897

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363LF0000X

State License TX AP123920

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State License

AP123920 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID License

771897 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Donna Medical Clinic, Pllc

307 N D Salinas Blvd, Donna, TX 785372929

Phone: 9564642402

Secondary Practice Locations

2010 E Highway 83

Donna, TX 785377853

Phone: 9564616666

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

17 Associated Practitioners

Jessica Ramos , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1124844717

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Dr. Jose Pena , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1205875721

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Bertha Holleypa-C , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1215154315

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Jesus Hernandez , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1255063426

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dorothy Maddox , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1265082440

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Natalia Valle Marin , MD

Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

NPI 1295327609

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 19, 2019

Registered at 307 N SALINAS BLVD, DONNA, TX 78537 (Tel: 9564642402)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 19, 2019

Nurse Practitioner (License #AP123920 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active February 25, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2014

Registered at 502 S CLOSNER BLVD, EDINBURG, TX 785394660 (Tel: 9562920100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2014

Registered at 502 S CLOSNER BLVD, EDINBURG, TX 785394660 (Tel: 9562920100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 25, 2014

Recorded as MELINDA BARRERA, FNP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2014

Nurse Practitioner (License #771897 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 19, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073946620

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 19, 2013

Last Update: August 19, 2019

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

502 S Closner Blvd

Edinburg, TX 785394660

Phone: 9562920100

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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