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MELVIN L WRIGHT D.O.
NPI 1427138387
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Morgantown, WV

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 STADIUM DRIVE, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506(304) 598-4800(304) 293-6963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2022, Jan 6, 2021, Oct 17, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melvin L Wright D.o. NPPES

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

MELVIN L WRIGHT D.O. (NPI 1427138387) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (2038) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427138387
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameMELVIN L WRIGHTCredential: D.O.
Location Address1 STADIUM DRIVEMorgantown, WV 26506
Mailing AddressPo Box 897Morgantown, WV 26507-0897 · (304) 293-7401 · Fax (304) 293-6963
Phone(304) 598-4800
Fax(304) 293-6963
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1427138387 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 2038
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
1 STADIUM DRIVE, Morgantown, WV 26506
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3810000173WV

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melvin L Wright D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melvin Wright reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

West Virginia University Medical Corporation
0.3 mi
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Morgantown, WV 26506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 2,471 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275504508 (304) 598-4800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. MICHAEL HURST M.D.
Otolaryngology
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800
TANYA C AMMONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800
DR. CHERIE L KELLY-DANHIRES DPM
Podiatrist
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800
DR. DAVID WEISSMAN M. D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800
DR. KATHRYN S MOFFETT M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800
MARY E CHAFIN
Nurse Practitioner
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800
DENISE BOYCE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800
DR. NATHAN LERFALD M.D.
Internal Medicine
1 STADIUM DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Monongalia County (304) 598-4800

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 Melvin Wright's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Wright is 1427138387. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Melvin Wright located?

Melvin Wright practices at 1 Stadium Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506. The listed phone number is (304) 598-4800.

What is Melvin Wright's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Melvin Wright enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Wright is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melvin Wright's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvin Wright reassigns Medicare benefits to West Virginia University Medical Corporation (Morgantown, WV). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melvin Wright's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melvin Wright accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Melvin Wright 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 Melvin Wright was last updated on April 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.