Physician Profile
Melody R. Vander Straten, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vander Straten
Melody R. Vander Straten, MD practices dermatology in Austin, TX. Melody is a 1994 graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Melody provided 5,144 services to 2,639 patients.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (512) 681-5900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5145 N FM 620 RANCH ROAD, BLDG I
Austin, TX 78732
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,144 services · 2,639 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,208 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
646 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
359 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
267 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
127 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
37 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
36 |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
23 |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
22 |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
15 |
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.
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 dermatology specialists in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Vander Straten's specialty?
Dr. Vander Straten is a dermatology in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vander Straten?
Dr. Vander Straten is listed at 5145 N Fm 620 Ranch Road, Bldg I, Austin, TX 78732. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Vander Straten?
The number on file is (512) 681-5900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vander Straten?
Dr. Vander Straten's National Provider Identifier is 1730151549. 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. Vander Straten's medical education?
Dr. Vander Straten attended Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vander Straten have?
Dr. Vander Straten has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Vander Straten known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vander Straten performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Vander Straten's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vander Straten. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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