JOSEPH K. MELANCON M.D. – NPI #1760432108
Transplant Surgery

A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery.

JOSEPH MELANCON is a transplant surgeon located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1760432108 to JOSEPH MELANCON on May 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 204F00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Transplant Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 02, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH MELANCON below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH K. MELANCON

NPI Number
1760432108
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH K. MELANCON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2131 K ST NW STE 800
WASHINGTON, DC 20037-1888
Phone: (202) 715-4225 Fax: (202) 715-4663
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 16, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH MELANCON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREDCP00894808
MEDICAIDMD405991300
MEDICAIDNY03687809
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
204F00000X
- Transplant Surgery (Primary)
NY 270515
208600000X
- Surgery
NY 270515

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH MELANCON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL
      900 23RD ST NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20037
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • MEDSTAR HEALTH HOME CARE
      6525 BELCREST RD, 7TH FLOOR
      HYATTSVILLE, MD 20782

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