DR. JOSEPH J. MELVIN DO
NPI 1609829936
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since May 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
160 E ERIE AVE, ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NEUROLOGY, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134(215) 427-5470(215) 427-4393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph J. Melvin Do NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH J. MELVIN DO (NPI 1609829936) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS008444L) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609829936
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH J. MELVINCredential: DO
Location Address160 E ERIE AVE, ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NEUROLOGYPhiladelphia, PA 19134-1011
Mailing Address160 East Erie Ave, St Christopher's Hospital For Children NeurologyPhiladelphia, PA 19134-1095 · (215) 427-5470 · Fax (215) 427-4393
Fax(215) 427-4393
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 2016
NPI 1609829936 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License Licensed in PA · OS008444L
Definition

A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.

160 E ERIE AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPING48112PA
Medicaid0013624130003PA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph J. Melvin Do 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 ID1456252006
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040116000217
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19134 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
160 E ERIE AVE, PULMONARY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Dietitian, Registered
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Social Worker
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609829936, enumerated as an "individual" on May 18, 2006.

The provider is located at 160 E ERIE AVE ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NEUROLOGY PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134 and the phone number is (215) 427-5470.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084N0402X and a focus in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.