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DR. JAMES T. MELTON JR. D.M.D.
NPI 1780604074
Dentist - General Practice in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2006 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244(205) 987-7017 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James T. Melton Jr. D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES T. MELTON JR. D.M.D. (NPI 1780604074) is an individual general practice provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (3784) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780604074
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES T. MELTON JR.Credential: D.M.D.
Location Address2006 OLD MONTGOMERY HWYBirmingham, AL 35244-1658
Mailing Address2006 Old Montgomery HwyBirmingham, AL 35244-1658 · (205) 987-7017
Phone(205) 987-7017
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2012
✔ NPI 1780604074 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 3784
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
2006 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY, Birmingham, AL 35244
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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 (PECOS)

Dr. James T. Melton Jr. D.m.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35244 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 2

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

JOHN DAVID SHEPHERD D.M.D.
Clinic/Center (Dental)
2006 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
Shelby County (205) 987-4055
DR. JOHN DAVID SHEPHERD D.M.D
Dentist (General Practice)
2006 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
Shelby County (205) 987-4055

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 James Melton's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Melton is 1780604074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is James Melton located?

James Melton practices at 2006 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35244. The listed phone number is (205) 987-7017.

What is James Melton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is James Melton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Melton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Melton accept?

Health plans from BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 8 other insurers list James Melton 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Melton was last updated on September 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.