DR. CARTER CRAIG MELENDEZ-CHRISTENSEN DMD
NPI 1366094708
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Carter Melendez-christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carter Melendez-christensen is 1366094708. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2019.

Q: What is Carter Melendez-christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Q: Is Carter Melendez-christensen enrolled in Medicare?

No. Carter Melendez-christensen has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Active since July 16, 2019Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026

3159 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 110, LEXINGTON, KY 40513(859) 278-9376(859) 276-0260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 18, 2024, Jul 16, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Carter Craig Melendez-christensen Dmd NPPES

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

DR. CARTER CRAIG MELENDEZ-CHRISTENSEN DMD (NPI 1366094708) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (1209) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366094708

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X

Provider Legal NameDR. CARTER CRAIG MELENDEZ-CHRISTENSENCredential: DMD

Location Address3159 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 110Lexington, KY 40513-1968

Mailing Address3159 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 110Lexington, KY 40513-1968 · (859) 278-9376

Phone(859) 278-9376

Fax(859) 276-0260

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1366094708 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223S0112X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 1209

Definition

An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

3159 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 110, Lexington, KY 40513

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1611 W Park StUrbana, IL 61801-2529 · Phone (217) 383-6637

Location 22424 Sir Barton Way Ste 375Lexington, KY 40509-2747 · Phone (859) 207-4790 · Fax (859) 340-1928

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Carter Craig Melendez-christensen Dmd has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2024

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40513 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

$82.24 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.24 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KENTUCKY CENTER FOR ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PSC

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

3159 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 110
LEXINGTON, KY 40513

Fayette County (859) 278-9376

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carter Melendez-christensen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carter Melendez-christensen is 1366094708. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2019.

Where is Carter Melendez-christensen located?

Carter Melendez-christensen practices at 3159 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 110, Lexington, KY 40513. The listed phone number is (859) 278-9376.

What is Carter Melendez-christensen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Carter Melendez-christensen enrolled in Medicare?

No. Carter Melendez-christensen has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Carter Melendez-christensen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 5 other insurers list Carter Melendez-christensen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carter Melendez-christensen was last updated on July 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.