2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1578889283 M.D.
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MELANIE ARORA, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician in APPLE VALLEY, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
371
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 188
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$173.29
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELANIE ARORA, M.D. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in APPLE VALLEY, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 371 claims across 156 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $173.29 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELANIE ARORA, M.D. filed 371 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across APPLE VALLEY, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MELANIE ARORA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELANIE ARORA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2010

NPI 1578889283

Primary specialty

Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Niche

1,360 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

371 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 188

Specialty distribution in California

How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within California

1. Gynecologic Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gynecologic Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MELANIE ARORA, M.D. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider practicing in APPLE VALLEY, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578889283. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MELANIE ARORA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 16167 SISKIYOU RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 92307, with a listed phone of (760) 242-2146. NPI 1578889283 was issued on 04/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARORA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,360 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 188 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

16167 SISKIYOU RD
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307

Provider Details

NPI 1578889283
Specialty Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/20/2010

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MELANIE ARORA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$173

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELANIE ARORA, M.D.. To verify MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MELANIE ARORA, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 371 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

371
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
795
Total Day Supply
21,840
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$548
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 13, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
144
Fluconazole
23
Levothyroxine Sodium
21
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
19
Alprazolam
15
Simvastatin
14
Naproxen
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview

How MELANIE ARORA, M.D. fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,360
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
188
Avg Claims per Provider

MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s 371 claims are above the specialty average of 188.

Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARORA.

Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s specialty?
MELANIE ARORA, M.D. specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in APPLE VALLEY, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELANIE ARORA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELANIE ARORA, M.D. wrote 371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
Where is MELANIE ARORA, M.D. located?
MELANIE ARORA, M.D. is located at 16167 SISKIYOU RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 92307. Phone: (760) 242-2146.
What is MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578889283, issued on 04/20/2010.
Does MELANIE ARORA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $548 in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,360 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 188 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELANIE ARORA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Fluconazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELANIE ARORA, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELANIE ARORA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 371 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s credentials?
MELANIE ARORA, M.D.'s NPI is 1578889283 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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