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JAMES W MELTON MD NPI 1932184074


NPI Information

NPI: 1932184074
Provider Name: JAMES W MELTON, MD
Classification: Radiology - 2085R0202X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Diagnostic Radiology

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29401
Phone: (843) 724-2000
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James W Melton, MD is a diagnostic radiology radiology in Charleston, SC with 37 years of experience. The provider is a radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. James W Melton, MD NPI is 1932184074. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1987

The provider's business location address is:

316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29401-113
Phone: (843) 724-2000

The NPI 1932184074 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS:71045)
  • Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74177)
  • X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS:71046)
  • Ct scan head or brain (HCPCS:70450)
  • Nuclear medicine study with ct imaging skull base to mid-thigh (HCPCS:78815)
  • Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis (HCPCS:74176)
  • Ct scan chest (HCPCS:71250)
  • Bone and/or joint imaging, whole body (HCPCS:78306)
  • X-ray of hip with pelvis, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
  • X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
  • Ultrasound of head and neck (HCPCS:76536)
  • X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73630)
  • X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73130)
  • Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes (HCPCS:99152)
  • Radiological supervision and interpretation of ct guidance for needle insertion (HCPCS:77012)
  • X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73110)
  • X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS:73562)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 12/13/2005 and was last updated on 2/14/2014.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
12085R0202XRadiologyDiagnostic Radiology14645SOUTH CAROLINAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1146452MEDICAIDSOUTH CAROLINA
2E84426MEDICARE UPIN
3E844264467MEDICARE PINSOUTH CAROLINA

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This page was last updated on: 5/5/2024

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