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DR. JOHN RICHARD MELNICK M. D.
NPI 1679654651
Internal Medicine in Gaithersburg, MD

Active since October 18, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
911 RUSSELL AVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879(301) 258-0944(301) 258-8804 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. John Richard Melnick M. D. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN RICHARD MELNICK M. D. (NPI 1679654651) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gaithersburg, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0019294) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679654651
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN RICHARD MELNICKCredential: M. D.
Location Address911 RUSSELL AVEGaithersburg, MD 20879-3266
Mailing Address911 Russell AveGaithersburg, MD 20879-3266 · (301) 258-0944 · Fax (301) 258-8804
Phone(301) 258-0944
Fax(301) 258-8804
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1679654651 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0019294
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
911 RUSSELL AVE, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB94110MD
Medicare PING02717J01MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. John Richard Melnick M. D. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Frederick Health Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Frederick, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210005
Location400 West Seventh StFrederick, MD 21701 · Frederick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20879 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers19 claims51 services$5.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$44.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims66 services$1.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier20 claims20 services$45.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers23 claims23 services$15.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$6.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JOHN R. MELNICK, M. D. & ASSOCIATES
Internal Medicine
911 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Montgomery County (301) 258-0944

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 John Melnick's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Melnick is 1679654651. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is John Melnick located?

John Melnick practices at 911 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. The listed phone number is (301) 258-0944.

What is John Melnick's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is John Melnick enrolled in Medicare?

No. John Melnick has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Is John Melnick affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Melnick is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Melnick was last updated on March 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.