DR. BRUCE DANIEL MELIN M.D.
NPI 1215056338
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Garden City, KS

Q: What is Bruce Melin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Melin is 1215056338. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007.

Q: What is Bruce Melin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Melin was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

76.69/100

CMS Quality Rating

401 E SPRUCE ST, DEPT OF PATHOLOGY, GARDEN CITY, KS 67846(620) 272-2258 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Bruce Daniel Melin M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRUCE DANIEL MELIN M.D. (NPI 1215056338) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Garden City, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (19840) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centura St. Catherine Hospital-garden City, and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215056338

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE DANIEL MELINCredential: M.D.

Location Address401 E SPRUCE ST, DEPT OF PATHOLOGYGarden City, KS 67846-5679

Mailing Address401 E Spruce St, Dept Of PathologyGarden City, KS 67846-5679 · (620) 272-2258

Phone(620) 272-2258

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineGraduated 1977

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1215056338 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in KS · 19840

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

401 E SPRUCE ST, Garden City, KS 67846

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINE56557

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bruce Daniel Melin M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385776681

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100722000474

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

1,273 services427 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341

Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.

115 services35 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304

A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.

91 services79 patients

Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 88360

Microscopic genetic analysis of a tumor involves examining your tumor's genes under a microscope. This helps identify specific genetic changes in the tumor cells. This information can aid in diagnosing, predicting disease progression, and determining the most effective treatment options.

91 services26 patients

Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 85060

Blood smear interpretation is a lab test where your doctor examines a sample of your blood under a microscope. They look for abnormalities in your blood cells which can help diagnose various conditions. You'll receive a written report of the findings.

89 services75 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307

A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.

81 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Centura St. Catherine Hospital-Garden City

Acute Care Hospitals · Garden City, KS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number170023

Location401 East SpruceGarden City, KS 67846 · Finney County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City

Acute Care Hospitals · Dodge City, KS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number170175

Location3001 Avenue ADodge City, KS 67801 · Ford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kearny County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lakin, KS

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number171313

Location500 Thorpe StreetLakin, KS 67860 · Kearny County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67846 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$122.41 typical visit price

range $53.00 – $161.67

Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.12 typical visit price

range $16.88 – $132.11

Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.69/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.23

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.39

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