Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala, MD

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Neonatologist
NPI1295900074
Publications
24
Clinical trials
2
Hospital affiliations
1
Medical group
1
Insurance carriers
6
Practice address
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Practice phone
Call (650) 497-8000
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

Hospital · Palo Alto, California

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Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala is a neonatologist in Palo Alto, California

Dr. Scala practices at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, California, part of Stanford University.

Dr. Scala's NPI, 1295900074, was assigned on April 23, 2008. Dr. Scala graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Scala holds California license C134972.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
April 23, 2008
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(650) 497-8000
Professional email
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Sex
Female
Medical school graduation
1997

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala practices at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, California

Dr. Scala's primary practice is Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, at 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 in Santa Clara County. The practice phone is (650) 497-8000.

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Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Scala's primary practice is Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, California, part of Stanford University. The medical group on file is Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Dr. Scala's employer is on file too: a hospital.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala's practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital StanfordAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala is one of 780 neonatologists in California

Neonatal-perinatal medicine is Dr. Scala's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080N0001X. Dr. Scala is board certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dmand AI has Dr. Scala's licenses on file in 5 states: California, Alabama, District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Neonatal-perinatal medicine, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense C134972 · 2015 to 2026 · taxonomy 2080N0001X
  • Alabama license1999 to 2021
  • District of Columbia licenseLicense MD035826 · 2005 to 2016
  • Maryland license2012 to 2015
  • Pennsylvania licenseLicense MD417771 · 2000 to 2010

Neonatologists near Dr. Scala

Counts of neonatologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala's patients have a median age of 1

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Scala's median patient age at 1, with 31% women.

Dr. Scala's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 1

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women31%
  • Men69%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala has 24 publications on record

Dmand AI links 24 papers to Dr. Scala, published from 2017 to 2025. 2023 was the busiest year, with 6. The most frequent topics are Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Infant, Premature and Gestational Age. Dr. Scala has published most often in J Perinatol. Dr. Scala's most frequent co-authors are Heidi Marsha Feldman, MD, PhD, Sarah E. Dubner, MD and Soudabeh Givrad, MD.

Papers24
Years published2017 to 2025

Dr. Scala's papers by year, 2017 to 2025

Topics Dr. Scala writes about most

  • Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
  • Infant, Premature
  • Gestational Age
  • Infant, Extremely Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases
  • Intensive Care, Neonatal
  • Kangaroo-Mother Care Method
  • Parents

Dr. Scala's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Scala

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala has worked on 2 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Scala to 2 clinical trials. Georgetown University sponsors the most, 2.

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Scala

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Dr. Scala graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1997.

  1. Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
  2. Board certified in neonatal-perinatal medicineAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  3. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala accepts plans from 6 insurance carriers

Dr. Scala is in network with 6 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • Regence Health Plans
  • DE State Medicaid
  • NV State Medicaid

Plan types Dr. Scala accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare4
  2. PPO4
  3. Medicaid2
  4. POS1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala's NPI number?

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala's NPI number is 1295900074. It was assigned on April 23, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala?

Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala is a neonatologist in Palo Alto, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080N0001X).

Where does Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala practice?

Dr. Scala practices at 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Dr. Scala's primary practice is Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, California, part of Stanford University.

What is Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Scala is (650) 497-8000.

What is Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala's medical license number?

Dr. Scala holds California license C134972, one of the licenses on file in 5 states.

Which states has Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Scala in California (2015 to 2026), Alabama (1999 to 2021), District of Columbia (2005 to 2016), Maryland (2012 to 2015) and Pennsylvania (2000 to 2010).

Which hospitals is Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala affiliated with?

Dr. Scala practices at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, California.

What medical group is Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala part of?

Dr. Scala is linked to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

Is Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala board certified?

Yes. Dr. Scala is board certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala go to medical school?

Dr. Scala graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1997.

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How long has Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala been practicing?

Dr. Scala graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.

Does Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala do research?

Dmand AI links 24 publications to Dr. Scala, published from 2017 to 2025. Dr. Scala has worked on 2 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala publish with?

Dr. Scala's most frequent co-authors are Heidi Marsha Feldman, MD, PhD (7 shared papers), Sarah E. Dubner, MD (4 shared papers) and Soudabeh Givrad, MD (3 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Melissa Lewis Scala accept?

Dr. Scala is in network with 6 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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