Melissa Lechner, MD, PHD
NPI 1447677521ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism· Santa Monica, CA
Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (MD, PHD) in Santa Monica, California, trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 2014). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $30,393 for 320 claims, against $6,873 paid for services in 2024.
Overview
| NPI | 1447677521 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD, PHD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Apr 5, 2020 |
| Certified by provider | Apr 5, 2020 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Primary | 207RE0101X | A155836 | CA |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | A155836 | CA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Endocrinology (CA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 77 across 8 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $6,873 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 320 · 798 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 67 |
| Total drug cost | $30,393 |
| Generic share | 65% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Medicare specialty | Endocrinology |
| Secondary specialties | Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- The Regents of the University of CaliforniaSanta Monica, CA · 1,462 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA
- Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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