ITAY MELAMED MD
NPI 1619078656
Neurological Surgery in Wilkes Barre, PA
NPI Status: Active since September 25, 2006
Contact Information
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA
ZIP 18711
Phone: (570) 808-6026
Fax: (570) 808-3298
Some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 30 days.
- NPI Profile Information
- Primary Taxonomy
- Secondary Taxonomies
- Insurance Plans Accepted
- Secondary Locations
- Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
- Areas of Expertise
- Physician Visit Costs
- Quality Reporting
- Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
- NPI Validation
- Other Providers Same Location
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 25
- Neurological Surgery
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About ITAY MELAMED
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Itay Melamed, a provider established in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Neurological Surgery and more than 25 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619078656 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207T00000X with license number CP1351 (NE). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated June 2026.
- NPI
- 1619078656
- Provider Name
- ITAY MELAMED MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
- Location Phone
- (570) 808-6026
- Location Fax
- (570) 808-3298
- Mailing Address
- 8005 FARNAM DR STE 305 OMAHA, NE 68114
- Mailing Phone
- (402) 390-4111
- Mailing Fax
- (570) 808-3298
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 2001
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 06-10-2026
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-4111 - 11750 W 2nd Pl Ste 255
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 643-4117
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Neurological Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207T00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- CP1351
- License State
- NE
- Taxonomy Description
- A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207T00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Neurological Surgery | 50908 (CO) |
| 2 | 207T00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Neurological Surgery | MD458897 (PA) |
| 3 | 208600000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | T2001013358 (MO) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue - EPO
- Bronze Classic - EPO
- Bronze Classic | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Gold Elite | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Secure - EPO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes | with Bryan Health - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Itay Melamed is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Itay Melamed is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8527167527
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20250519003162
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.58 for a new patient copayment and $17.09 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 18711 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.34
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.58
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $68.36
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.09
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care and Preventative Care Management for Empaneled Patients | Yes | N/A |
| Proactively manage chronic and preventive care for empaneled patients that could include one or more of the following: • Provide patients annually with an opportunity for development and/or adjustment of an individualized plan of care as appropriate to age and health status, including health risk appraisal; gender, age and condition-specific preventive care services; and plan of care for chronic conditions; • Use condition-specific pathways for care of chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, depression, asthma and heart failure) with evidence-based protocols to guide treatment to target; such as a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program; • Use pre-visit planning to optimize preventive care and team management of patients with chronic conditions; • Use panel support tools (registry functionality) to identify services due; • Use predictive analytical models to predict risk, onset and progression of chronic diseases; or • Use reminders and outreach (e.g., phone calls, emails, postcards, patient portals and community health workers where available) to alert and educate patients about services due; and/or routine medication reconciliation. | ||
| e-Prescribing | 63% | 205 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Health Information Exchange | 54% | 204 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral. | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 72% | 413 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 7% | 463 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 32% | 421 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 86% | 463 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 9% | 463 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
| Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes | N/A |
| Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs. | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Itay Melamed is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS | 800 MERCY DRIVE COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503 | (712) 328-5000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY | 7500 MERCY RD OMAHA, NE 68124 | (402) 398-6060 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL | 6901 NORTH 72ND ST OMAHA, NE 68122 | (402) 572-2121 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1619078656, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619078656, enumerated as an "individual" on September 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18711 and the phone number is (570) 808-6026.
Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Itay Melamed is affiliated with: CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS, CHI HEALTH BERGAN MERCY and CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL.
