CHRISTOPHER MELINOSKY M.D.
NPI 1689973083
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurocritical Care in Allentown, PA

Active since March 24, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103(610) 402-8420(610) 402-1689 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2019, Feb 26, 2018, Jun 23, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Melinosky M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MELINOSKY M.D. (NPI 1689973083) is an individual neurocritical care provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD454992) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689973083
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084A2900X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MELINOSKYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405Allentown, PA 18103-6224
Mailing AddressPo Box 783311Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311 · (484) 884-4500 · Fax (484) 884-0699
Fax(610) 402-1689
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20194 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1689973083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurocritical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084A2900X
License Licensed in PA · MD454992
Definition
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License MD454992 (PA)
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405, Allentown, PA 18103

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

Christopher Melinosky M.d. 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 ID3173822350
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170705001931
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 4

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
138 services57 patients
Telehealth consultation, critical care, subsequent, physicians typically spend 50 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth G0509
A telehealth consultation for critical care is a virtual meeting with a doctor for ongoing critical health issues. It involves a 50-minute session where the physician connects with the patient and other healthcare providers to discuss and manage the patient's condition. This method ensures safe, convenient care.
57 services57 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
33 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390133
Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazleton, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number390185
Location700 East Broad StreetHazleton, PA 18201 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Psychiatry & Neurology (Sleep Medicine)
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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 Christopher Melinosky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Melinosky is 1689973083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2011.

Where is Christopher Melinosky located?

Christopher Melinosky practices at 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 405, Allentown, PA 18103. The listed phone number is (610) 402-8420.

What is Christopher Melinosky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurocritical Care, with taxonomy code 2084A2900X.

Is Christopher Melinosky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Melinosky 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.

Is Christopher Melinosky affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Melinosky is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Melinosky was last updated on April 1, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.