Melanie Sue Dreher
Melanie Sue Dreher is a Family Medicine specialist based in Simi Valley, CA with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Melanie Sue Dreher in person in Simi Valley or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 7+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Simi Valley area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 423dNPPES updated 2025-05-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.8%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
260
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
324
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,757
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $204k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · May 11, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
601 Camino Del Cielo, Newbury Park, CA 91320-6734
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191316
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Melanie Sue Dreher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Sue Dreher for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Simi Valley required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melanie Sue Dreher
Dr. Dreher is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Simi Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 955-7060.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melanie Sue Dreher
Practice Location
2950 Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065-1232
Mailing Address
601 Camino Del Cielo, Newbury Park, CA 91320-6734
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