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DR. MELVIN FRANKLIN DOLWICK D.M.D., PHD
NPI 1659337590
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Gainesville, FL

Active since April 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 273-5800(352) 392-3070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Melvin Franklin Dolwick D.m.d., Phd NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN FRANKLIN DOLWICK D.M.D., PHD (NPI 1659337590) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (DTP232) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Dentistry (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659337590
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN FRANKLIN DOLWICKCredential: D.M.D., PHD
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-3003
Mailing AddressPo Box 100405Gainesville, FL 32610-0405 · (352) 392-4116 · Fax (352) 392-3070
Phone(352) 273-5800
Fax(352) 392-3070
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of DentistryGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1659337590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
License✔ Licensed in FL · DTP232
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid77809500FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) 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. Melvin Franklin Dolwick D.m.d., Phd 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 ID9739354036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111215000381
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
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.
27 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 20

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

DR. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Dolwick's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Dolwick is 1659337590. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2006.

Where is Melvin Dolwick located?

Melvin Dolwick practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 273-5800.

What is Melvin Dolwick's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Melvin Dolwick enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Dolwick 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 Melvin Dolwick accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Humana list Melvin Dolwick 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.

Is Melvin Dolwick affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melvin Dolwick is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Dolwick was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.