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DR. MELVIN TURNER DONALDSON MD, PHD
NPI 1710509781
Emergency Medicine in Iowa City, IA

Active since May 13, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-2233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2025, Jul 18, 2023, Feb 22, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Melvin Turner Donaldson Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN TURNER DONALDSON MD, PHD (NPI 1710509781) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-50749) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710509781
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN TURNER DONALDSONCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIVE, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINEIowa City, IA 52242
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 353-6360 · Fax (319) 353-7006
Phone(319) 356-2233
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1710509781 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-50749
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1400 E Polk StWashington, IA 52353-1237 · Phone (319) 653-5481
Location 2701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848 · Phone (319) 384-6562 · Fax (319) 356-3949

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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 Turner Donaldson Md, 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 ID4486077146
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230130000100
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
89 services88 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
42 services42 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Washington County Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Washington, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161344
Location400 East Polk StreetWashington, IA 52353 · Washington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

NAINA BAGRODIA M.D.
Surgery
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2902
AMANI ABDALLA BASHIR MBBS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 467-5706
CAITLIN REID MS
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, 21602 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 467-6740
STEPHEN EDWARD GUNN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, SE 500 GH
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-3440
FARHAN SHAHAB MD
Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2233
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Dentist
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, 51300 POMERANTZ FAMILY PAVILION
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2743
KAORU SASAKA MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS & CLINICS DEPT RADIOLOGY
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-7222
JERRY RAY CHRISTENSEN LISW
Social Worker (Clinical)
200 HAWKINS DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 354-6479

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 Donaldson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Donaldson is 1710509781. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2020.

Where is Melvin Donaldson located?

Melvin Donaldson practices at 200 Hawkins Drive Dept. Of Emergency Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-2233.

What is Melvin Donaldson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Melvin Donaldson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Donaldson 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 Donaldson accept?

Health plans from Medica list Melvin Donaldson 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 Donaldson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melvin Donaldson is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics and Washington County Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Donaldson was last updated on March 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.