Physician Profile
Melinda L. Hockensmith, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hockensmith
Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Melinda L. Hockensmith, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Melinda graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1996. Melinda is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Melinda cared for 793 Medicare patients across 1,819 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older). NPI 1851376842 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (719) 632-7641
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1914 LELARAY ST
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,819 services · 793 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90970 |
259 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
175 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
55 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
46 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | Treatment | 90945 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
372 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
297 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
198 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
133 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
94 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other kidney specialists in Colorado Springs 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 4
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hockensmith's specialty?
Dr. Hockensmith is a kidney specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hockensmith?
Dr. Hockensmith is listed at 1914 Lelaray St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hockensmith?
The number on file is (719) 632-7641. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hockensmith's NPI number?
Dr. Hockensmith's National Provider Identifier is 1851376842. 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
What is Dr. Hockensmith's medical education?
Dr. Hockensmith attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hockensmith been practicing?
Dr. Hockensmith has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hockensmith known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hockensmith provides treatments such as dialysis services, per day, less than full month service and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hockensmith confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hockensmith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.