MELINDA C. RITER MD, PHD – NPI #1699090092
Dermatology

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

MELINDA RITER is a dermatologist located in PORTLAND, OR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699090092 to MELINDA RITER on March 29, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MELINDA C CUSHING. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207N00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Mar 13, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MELINDA RITER below.

NPI Profile for
MELINDA C. RITER

NPI Number
1699090092
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELINDA C. RITER
Former Name: MELINDA C CUSHING
Credentials
MD, PHD
Primary location
3303 SW BOND AVE # 16D
OHSU
PORTLAND, OR 97239-4501
Phone: (503) 418-3376 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MELINDA RITER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDOR1699090092
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207N00000X
- Dermatology (Primary)
OR MD151435
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
OR

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DENVER - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MELINDA RITER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL
      520 NORTH THIRD AVENUE
      SANDPOINT, ID 83864

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