Joy Melnikow, M.D., M.P.H.
Joy Melnikow is a Family Medicine specialist based in Sacramento, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joy Melnikow, M.D., M.P.H. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Sacramento, CA. Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (class of 1994), she has been practicing for over 32 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4860 Y St Acc 1600, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
4860 Y St Acc 2300, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Joy Melnikow
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joy Melnikow for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Sacramento required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joy Melnikow
NPI records show Dr. Melnikow as active with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 734-3630.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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