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MELISSA DANESH, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in SACRAMENTO, 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
245
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA DANESH, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SACRAMENTO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 245 claims across 186 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MELISSA DANESH, M.D. filed 245 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SACRAMENTO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELISSA DANESH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MELISSA DANESH, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2016

NPI 1235586058

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

245 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology 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).

MELISSA DANESH, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in SACRAMENTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1235586058. 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.

MELISSA DANESH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3301 C ST STE 1300, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816, with a listed phone of (916) 734-6111. NPI 1235586058 was issued on 05/22/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DANESH 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 245 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

3301 C ST STE 1300
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

Provider Details

NPI 1235586058
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA DANESH, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

OCEAN SKIN AND VEIN INSTITUTE
TORRANCE, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 MELISSA DANESH, M.D.. To verify MELISSA DANESH, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

245
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
245
Total Day Supply
2,616
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
179

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
39% female / 61% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
136
Cephalexin
32
Fluorouracil
21
Gentamicin Sulfate
19

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How MELISSA DANESH, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA DANESH, M.D.'s 245 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA DANESH, M.D.'s specialty?
MELISSA DANESH, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELISSA DANESH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA DANESH, M.D. wrote 245 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA DANESH, M.D. located?
MELISSA DANESH, M.D. is located at 3301 C ST STE 1300, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816. Phone: (916) 734-6111.
What is MELISSA DANESH, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELISSA DANESH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235586058, issued on 05/22/2016.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA DANESH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA DANESH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Cephalexin, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA DANESH, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELISSA DANESH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 245 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA DANESH, M.D.'s credentials?
MELISSA DANESH, M.D.'s NPI is 1235586058 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.

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

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