Melody Merati, DO
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Melody Merati is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lansing, MI with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melody Merati, DO has been part of the Lansing medical community since 2017 in group practice. She graduated from Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3272dNPPES updated 2017-06-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.9%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
125
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
48
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
224
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $48k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$312 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Melody Merati's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med
9 years in practice
Established
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med (Class of 2017)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Melody Merati
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melody Merati for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lansing 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 Melody Merati
NPI records show Dr. Merati as active with telehealth listed in Lansing, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (517) 432-9277.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melody Merati
Practice Location
1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-1811
Mailing Address
1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-1811
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