# Melody Recio, NP

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/melody-recio-np-1518520311
NPI: 1518520311
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Melody Recio, NP is a nurse practitioner based in Bakersfield, CA practicing at Rheumatology Services Medical Group with NPI 1518520311 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Credential: NP
- Gender: Female
- Graduation year: 2019
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1518520311 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1518520311))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Rheumatology Services Medical Group
- Address: 8329 Brimhall Rd, Suite 801, Bakersfield, CA, 933124386
- Phone: 6616958385118
- Group practice size: 8 members

## Insurance accepted (5 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 11 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Melody Recio, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1518520311).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 12 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $290.

Largest disclosed payer: GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. ($125 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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