Provider Profile
Melaku Akele, PT, DPT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Akele
Based in Santa Cruz, CA, Melaku Akele, PT, DPT is listed in the NPI registry under physical therapist — orthopedic. Melaku is also listed as specializing in physical therapist. According to Medicare claims data, Melaku cared for 120 Medicare patients across 748 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure using functional activities, and electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (831) 423-3196
- Email not available
Practice Locations
548 OCEAN ST
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2300 N Imperial Ave Ste H
Calexico, CA 92231
6201 Greenbelt Rd Ste U15-16
Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapist — Orthopedic generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back pain
- Upper Back Pain
Elbow & wrist
- Carpal tunnel
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
Foot & ankle
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Foot pain
- Bunion
- Flat Feet
- Heel Spurs
- Neuroma In Foot
- Turf toe
Hand and wrist
- Thumb Tendinitis
- Trigger finger
Head & jaw
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
Hip & pelvis
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip labral tear
- Hip pain
- IT Band Syndrome
- Sacroiliac joint pain
Hip pain
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Joint & bone
- Bone fracture recovery
- Hip Pain and Tightness
- Joint Hypermobility
- Muscle strain
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
- Torn meniscus
Knee pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Jumper's knee
Leg & foot
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Shin Splints
Muscle injuries
- Groin Strain
- Pulled Calf Muscle
Nerve pain
- Foot Drop
- Piriformis syndrome
Shoulder & arm
- Bicep tendonitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder Pain
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Shoulder pain
- Bursitis
Spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Hunchback Deformity
- Spondylolisthesis
Spine & back
- Herniated disc
- Muscle spasms
- Poor Posture
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Spine & neck
- Neck pain
- Whiplash
Spine & nerve
- Pinched nerve
- Sciatica
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- ACL rehab
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
Consultation
- Virtual physical therapy
Flexibility
- Assisted Stretching
Foot & ankle therapy
- Ankle rehab
Hands-on therapy
- Joint Mobilization
- Spinal manipulation
Head & jaw
- TMJ therapy
Home exercise
- Foam rolling instruction
Injury rehab
- Post-fracture rehab
Joint replacement
- Hip Replacement Rehab
- Knee Replacement Rehab
- Shoulder replacement rehab
Mobility
- Crutch And Walker Training
Mobility & balance
- Balance Training
- Gait Training
- Passive range of motion
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Modalities
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Wart Removal
Movement assessment
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Return-to-sport testing
- Running Gait Analysis
Orthotics
- Custom orthotics fitting
- Knee Brace Fitting
Pain relief
- Cold laser therapy
- E-Stim Therapy
- Ice and heat therapy
- Iontophoresis
- Paraffin wax therapy
Physical therapy
- Hand therapy exercises
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
Prevention & wellness
- Ergonomic assessment
Recovery
- Compression boot therapy
Regenerative therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
Rehabilitation
- Meniscus rehab
- Spine surgery rehab
- Work Hardening Program
Shoulder & arm therapy
- Rotator Cuff Rehab
- Shoulder impingement rehab
Soft tissue therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Muscle Scraping
- Myofascial release
- Scar Tissue Massage
- Trigger Point Release
Specialized therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
Spine & nerve
- Nerve flossing
Spine care
- Back And Neck Traction
Spine therapy
- Core strengthening
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Posture training
- Spinal decompression
Strength & conditioning
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Eccentric tendon training
Supportive therapy
- Kinesiology taping
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
748 services · 120 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
222 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
168 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
104 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
85 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97535 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Billing code | G0283 |
137 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physical therapists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physical therapists in Santa Cruz 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melaku Akele, PT?
Melaku Akele, PT is a physical therapist in Santa Cruz, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physical Therapist — Orthopedic”.
NPI registry
What is Melaku Akele, PT's address?
Melaku Akele, PT is listed at 548 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melaku Akele, PT?
The number on file is (831) 423-3196. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Melaku Akele, PT's NPI number?
Melaku Akele, PT's National Provider Identifier is 1942743398. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Melaku Akele, PT train?
Melaku Akele, PT attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melaku Akele, PT been practicing?
Melaku Akele, PT has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melaku Akele, PT perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melaku Akele, PT provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using functional activities. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melaku Akele, PT confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melaku Akele, PT. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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