JOSEPH R MELE DDS
NPI 1386759298
Dentist - General Practice in Bridgewater, NJ

Q: What is Joseph Mele's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Mele is 1386759298. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Mele's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Q: Is Joseph Mele enrolled in Medicare?

No. Joseph Mele has opted out of Medicare through April 7, 2028. 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Mele 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 August 20, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 7, 2028

215 UNION AVENUE, SUITE D, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807(908) 526-2266(908) 526-5096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Joseph R Mele Dds NPPES

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

JOSEPH R MELE DDS (NPI 1386759298) is an individual general practice provider in Bridgewater, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (DI008737) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through April 7, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386759298

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH R MELECredential: DDS

Location Address215 UNION AVENUE, SUITE DBridgewater, NJ 08807

Mailing Address215 Union Avenue, Suite DBridgewater, NJ 08807 · (908) 526-2266 · Fax (908) 526-5096

Phone(908) 526-2266

Fax(908) 526-5096

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1386759298 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223G0001X

License✔ Licensed in NJ · DI008737

Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

215 UNION AVENUE, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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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

Joseph R Mele Dds 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 April 7, 2016 through April 7, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 7, 2016

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 7, 2028Opt-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 08807 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

$98.09 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$79.09 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

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 2

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

MRS. SHIOW JANE CHENG MD

Internal Medicine

215 UNION AVENUE, BRIDGEWATER INTERNAL MEDICINE
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

Somerset County (908) 685-1818

MR. M ANWAR CHAUDHRY MD

Ophthalmology

215 UNION AVENUE
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

Somerset County (908) 722-0370

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 Joseph Mele's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Mele is 1386759298. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Where is Joseph Mele located?

Joseph Mele practices at 215 Union Avenue Suite D, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. The listed phone number is (908) 526-2266.

What is Joseph Mele's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Joseph Mele enrolled in Medicare?

No. Joseph Mele has opted out of Medicare through April 7, 2028. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Mele 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.