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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: August 16, 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
Phone(215) 427-5470
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
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPING48112PA
Medicaid0013624130003PA

Accepted Insurance

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

GEOFFREY LIBARNES BAJWA MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (215) 427-5000
STC PEDIATRICS LLC
Pediatrics (Pediatric Allergy/Immunology)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (215) 427-5284
JOANNA OVERTON DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (215) 427-5000
MS. NEHA BUTT MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
160 E ERIE AVE, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (923) 333-1317
CHRISTOPHER HAINES D.O.
Emergency Medicine
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (215) 427-5369
DR. FRASER HUNTINGTON BROWN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Neuroimaging)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (215) 427-3725
NORRELL KRISTIN ATKINSON MD
Pediatrics (Child Abuse Pediatrics)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (215) 427-5000
VICTORIA NICOLE HUDSON CRNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Philadelphia County (215) 427-5985

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 Melvin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Melvin is 1609829936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2006.

Where is Joseph Melvin located?

Joseph Melvin practices at 160 E Erie Ave St Christopher's Hospital For Children Neurology, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The listed phone number is (215) 427-5470.

What is Joseph Melvin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is Joseph Melvin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Melvin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Melvin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and CareSource list Joseph Melvin 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 Joseph Melvin was last updated on September 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.